Parmesan Chicken and Orzo (One Pot Meal)

I'm sitting here at the computer playing some games and of course browsing Pinterest while eating my dinner leftovers from last night.  I start thinking, I really like this meal and then it ocurred to me, I should share it so you can love it to.  This is so easy and the best part is, it's all in one pan so EASY CLEAN UP.
The vegetable, of course could be changed up for what you have on hand.  I think asparagus would be lovely here or evena green bean or a snap pea or something like that.  Also, I used boneless skinless thighs but I don't see why boneless breasts wouldn't be great either.  I just happen to have thighs on hand.  I have to mention, generally a dish like this I would finish off with some butter at the end.  I did not need to for this, it had enough of a creamy silky finish without it.  But by all means add butter if you would like.



Ingredient List:

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or try breasts) - seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1 T oil suitable for cooking (I used canola)
• 3 1/2 C vegetable stock
• 3 cloves or garlic, minced
• 1 C uncooked orzo
• 1 C freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 C frozen peas, defrosted

Recipe:

1.  Heat oil in high sided skillet on medium.  Add seasoned chicken and cook until brown, flip over and cook other side until brown.  Add garlic, cook for 1 minute to release fragrance.
2. Stir in orzo and vegetable stock.  Bring to boil.  Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.  Simmer 20 minutes (be sure to check chicken temp to make sure it's cooked through).
3.  Remove from heat and stir in peas and cheese.  Check for seasoning, add salt and pepper if desired.  Cover and let sit 5 minutes prior to serving to incorporate flavors.