Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Parmesan Orzo

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup (4 oz) orzo
  • 1 Tblsp butter
  • 2 Tblsp cream or milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:

  • Cook orzo according to directions.
  • Drain and add butter.
  • Stir butter into past until melted
  • Add cream and parmesan.
  • Add salt & pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Bacon & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast

Serves 3-4; Keto-friendly

Sauce:
    1 tsp lemon juice
    2 cloves garlic (minced)
    1 1/2 tsp oregano
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp pepper

Stuffed Chicken:
    3-4 small (8 oz) boneless chicken breasts
    3/4 cup (3 oz) crumbled feta (garlic & herb), divided
    4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or chopped

Instructions:
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees
    Lightly grease a baking dish
    Butterfly the chicken breasts & place in baking dish
    fill each with feta & bacon
    close breasts
    Sprinkle remaining feta & bacon over top
    Cover with sauce and bake for 25 - 35 minutes

Serve with Parmesan Orzo and steamed vegetables if desired.