Zesty Chicken With Orzo (For Freezer Menus) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For pre-assembly
4 chicken breast halves
1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
3 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing (I like Wishbone)
1 cup orzo pasta
At time of cooking
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Preparation

Add chicken to a 1 qt freezer bag, vegetables and 3T dressing to a second qt bag, and pasta to a snack size bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and label with a Sharpie marker. Place in freezer.
Remove the bags from the freezer and defrost when you are ready to prepare the meal.
Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook chicken in oil, turning once, for about 10 minutes until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Add broth and water to skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables and dressing.
Add chicken; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken juices are no longer pink.