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This post is showcasing Barber Chicken’s frozen chicken meals. It does so, however, through showing how to create side dishes that go with the Barber Chicken products. I chose the healthiest dish which is the boneless skinless chicken breast stuffed with broccoli and cheese. How do you pair an interesting side dish with a main course that has a lot going on with it. Good question.
My side dish picks up on the broccoli and adds color and complimentary flavors. My orzo included tomatoes, garlic, spinach and onions mixed in. I love orzo. I love its consistency. Orzo is typically described as a cross between pasta and rice. Not exactly. Orzo is a pasta that looks like a rice. I find that orzo ends up very creamy. The texture is reminiscent of risotto without the cooking time and the stock added. Orzo picks up the flavor of what is added quite well. This Broccoli Orzo with Barber Chicken is a quick and easy meal to prepare.
The Barber Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese is so easy to prepare. Simply place on a baking tray and cook. As an aside, it is always important to cook chicken all the way through, whether fresh or frozen. Chicken is finished cooking when it registers 165 degrees. It is hard to know when you have the right doneness of meat – whether you desire rare or well done. The best way to know if your meat is cooked to your satisfaction, is to use a meat thermometer to know the exact temperature. This whole meal was on the table in 30 minutes. So if you are busy, or it is during the work week, grab a package of Barber Foods Frozen Chicken dishes and pull together a very satisfying, quick meal.
[yumprint-recipe id=’207′]I purchased my ingredients and the Barber chicken at Mariano’s.
The cast of characters, and then, sautéing of the vegetables.
The orzo added and mixed in.
The Barber Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese on baking tray pre-baked and then fully baked.
The finished chicken and orzo plated.
As you can see, the Barber chicken breast is really good. What would side dish would you pair the Chicken Broccoli and Cheese breast with? Learn more about these Barber food products through their Facebook site or on Pinterest or join in on the conversation on Twitter @barberfoods.
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comments – I answer every one.
I feel like I really need to try orzo sometime soon. This looks like the perfect dish!
Thx so much Cathleen.
I could eat the orzo all by itself, but it’s nice to be able to pair it with a quick cooking protein on those hectic days.
Me too Lydi.
Lovely meal, Peter! The stuffed chicken breasts look great. The orzo dish is simply gorgeous! Nice pairing.
Thx Diane.
I wondered what flavour was in the orzo then I saw how you added it back into the pan to soak up the juices – fab! 🙂
A simple trick and I do it all the time.
This is the best looking frozen meal I’ve ever seen. Looks delicious.
It was good!
Orzo is my favorite pasta shape. I love what you’ve done with it here. And, what a great side dish for these chicken breasts. A nice healthy dinner.
It looks absolutely mouthwatering!
Thx Katerina.
Looks great and colorful, awesome recipe!
You eat with your eyes!
Hi Peter! I’ve never tried orzo before… but I like the fact that it looks like rice! Loved the combo of broccoli with chicken and orzo pasta…thanks for the idea!
You will love working with it. It is ready in less than 10 minutes.
Broccoli and tomatoes go so well together. And so healthful. I just learned that broccoli is good “brain food”. More reason to pile it on.
I kind of knew that but I am really glad to be reminded that I am actually doing something good for myself!