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title: Winner Winner Chicken Orzo Dinner
source: {name: HelloFresh, url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/winner-winner-chicken-orzo-dinner-5aaabf7530006c52b54bd0c2}
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Pasta, Quick, Chicken, Comfort Food]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 25700
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The mozzarella and panko topping was a highlight, though some found the chicken and orzo lacking in flavor.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: Consider adding extra seasoning to the chicken and orzo for a more flavorful dish.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/winner-winner-chicken-orzo-dinner.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to upper position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Slice @zucchini{2%pieces} into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Cut @roma tomato{1%piece} into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss zucchini and tomato with 1 tbsp @olive oil{2%tbsp} and half the @italian seasoning{1%tsp} on a #baking sheet{}. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast zucchini and tomato in oven until just shy of tender ~{10%minutes}. Once water is boiling, add half the @orzo pasta{2%cups} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain, then return to pot.

With your hand on top of one @chicken breasts{2%pieces}, cut ¾ of the way through middle, parallel to cutting board, stopping before you slice through completely. Repeat with other chicken breast. Open each up and season all over with salt, pepper, and remaining Italian seasoning.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in center ~{3%minutes} per side. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate. Meanwhile, cut @fresh mozzarella{4%oz} into ½-inch cubes. Halve @lemon{1%piece}. Roughly chop @parsley{2%tbsp}.

Once veggies have roasted, remove baking sheet from oven. Heat broiler to high or increase oven temperature to 500 degrees. Sprinkle veggies with @panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup}, mozzarella, and @parmesan cheese{¼%cup}. Broil until panko is golden brown, cheese is melted, and veggies are tender ~{3%minutes}.

Add juice from one lemon half and half the parsley to pot with orzo and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide orzo between plates. Top with veggies and chicken. Drizzle with any chicken juices from plate and a squeeze of lemon. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve.