Chateau Chicken with Almond Butter Sauce & Orzo

Prep Time 20-25 min. | Medium
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. In a med. saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in large saute pan, over med. low heat, toast almonds approx. 3 min., remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil and increase heat to med. high.
4. To flour bag, add 1/4 tsp. of kosher salt. Pat chicken dry, place in seasoned flour bag and toss to coat.
5. Brown chicken breasts 5-6 min. per side (internal temp. 165°F).
6. Remove chicken from pan, cover to keep warm.
7. Add wine to pan and stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of pan. Simmer until wine thickens slightly, approx. 2 min.
8. Remove pan from heat. Add butter and green onions, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens.
9. Serve chicken over orzo, drizzled with sauce and topped with almonds.

Prep Time 20-25 min. | Large
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. In a med. saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in large saute pan, over med. low heat, toast almonds approx. 3 min., remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil and increase heat to med. high.
4. To flour bag, add 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt. Pat chicken dry, place in seasoned flour bag and toss to coat.
5. Brown chicken breasts 5-6 min. per side (internal temp. 165°F).
6. Remove chicken from pan, cover to keep warm.
7. Add wine to pan and stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of pan. Simmer until wine thickens slightly, approx. 2 min.
8. Remove pan from heat. Add butter and green onions, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens.
9. Serve chicken over orzo, drizzled with sauce and topped with almonds.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – CAUTION: This meal may contain raw ingredients that cannot be eaten prior to thorough cooking. Store in freezer until ready to thaw or prepare.

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