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Masala Chicken Orzo
Recipe by Tiffin and Tea
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Cooking method:
Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker with Smart Cook System OL750
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 2 people
Masala Chicken Orzo
Creamy Masala Chicken Orzo is easy to make, full of hearty orzo, juicy chicken and lots of cheese.
Utensils required
Ingredients
- 1lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 350g orzo
- 500ml chicken stock
- 250g double cream
- 1/2 juice of lemon
- 60g cheddar or parmesan, grated
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Method
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Step 1
Season the Chicken Breast with Salt and Pepper.
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Step 2
Heat the Olive Oil and Butter in the Foodi on Saute function.
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Step 3
Add the cubed Chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until seared all over. Remove and set aside.
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Step 4
Add the Onion and Garlic and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
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Step 5
Add Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder.
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Step 6
Add the Orzo to the pot and stir.
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Step 7
Add Chicken back to pot, add stock and stir everything together.
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Step 8
Turn off and close pressure lid.
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Step 9
Cook on Manual, High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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Step 10
Once cooking is complete, use Quick Pressure Release. (Carefully slide the valve to vent).
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Step 11
Carefully remove lid , select saute and stir through cream, lemon and cheese.
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Step 12
Cook for 1 minute and then turn off.
