Zesty Chicken & Orzo Skillet

By Bettybug

Ready for a new weeknight favorite? How about zesty chicken and orzo with artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes cooked lightning fast in a skillet?

Ingredients

• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

COOK chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until each is browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; set aside.

ADD remaining dressing and all remaining ingredients except basil to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat.

TOP with chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 9 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring after 5 min.

REMOVE from heat; let stand 5 min.