Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken Packets

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 2 shredded carrots
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• Parchment paper

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Place garlic, olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, orange juice, chicken broth, and orange zest in a small bowl. Mix well.
3. Fold parchment paper pieces in half and cut into half-heart-shaped pieces.
4. Place ½ cup of orzo on creased side of paper.
5. Top with veggies and a piece of chicken.
6. Pour one-quarter of the marinade over each piece of chicken.
7. Top with a little sprinkle of orange rind and fresh rosemary.
8. Close parchment paper and make tight, small, triangular folds along edge of paper in an overlapping pattern, pressing down after each fold.
9. After the last fold, twist the paper at the end.
10. Bake 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear.

Credits

Recipe by AccentHealth Chef Donna Brousseau.