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Red Orzo with Label Rouge Chicken and Chorizo and Grilled Bell Peppers

A bright, savory dish combining tender Label Rouge chicken, smoky chorizo, grilled red peppers, and red orzo for a balanced meal that is great for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 75 grams Orzo
  • 1/2 piece Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 piece Garlic clove Finely chopped
  • 1/2 package Grilled bell peppers Drained and diced
  • 1/4 piece Lemon Cut into wedges
Proteins
  • 1 piece Label Rouge Chicken fillet Cut into small dice
  • 1/2 sachet Chorizo dice
Seasonings and Oils
  • 1/3 sachet Mexican spices
  • 1/4 sachet Tomato paste
  • 1/4 piece Poultry bouillon cube
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar Per person
  • to taste Pepper and salt For seasoning
Garnish
  • 1/4 sachet Parsley Finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil with the bouillon cube for the orzo. Cook it for 10-12 minutes, or until tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Pick the leaves off and finely chop the parsley. Cut the lemon into wedges. Drain the grilled bell peppers, rinse with water, then drain again and cut into small 5mm dice. Cut the Label Rouge chicken into small dice.
Cooking
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Brown the onion and chorizo dice for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken, garlic, and half of the parsley, along with the Mexican spices and tomato paste. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add the orzo, grilled bell peppers, and half a teaspoon of sugar per person to the pan with a drizzle of water. Reheat the orzo for 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly.
Serving
  1. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the orzo on plates and drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and add remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

For meal prep, store orzo and chicken in separate containers. This dish is best served warm with a side of green salad.