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title: Chicken Bolognese with Orzo
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-bolognese-with-orzo-698e39ccb1a06efceec0b37b
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Sodium Smart
  - Easy Prep
  - Mediterranean
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 40
source_chef: Oliver Meder
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many found the bolognese sauce bland; consider adding extra herbs or seasoning.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: The Dijon vinaigrette was a standout; use it generously on the salad.
image: "data/recipes/chicken-bolognese-with-orzo.jpg"
---
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. @carrot{1%unit}(diced) and @onion{1%unit}(diced).

Once water is boiling, add @orzo pasta{1%cup} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{8%minutes}.

While orzo cooks, heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add @chopped chicken breast{1%unit} and @garlic powder{½%tsp}, and season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}.

Add carrot and onion to pan with chicken. Stir in @tomato paste{2%tbsp}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, 1 cup water, and @sugar{¼%tsp}. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sauce has thickened slightly ~{10%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together @dijon mustard{1%tsp}, half the @red wine vinegar{1%tbsp}, a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Toss with @mixed greens{2%cups}.

Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with Bolognese sauce and @crème fraîche{2%tbsp}. Grate @parmesan cheese block{2%oz} over top. Serve with salad on the side.