Welcome the summer months with a few light and healthy meal ideas from Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis.
These recipes from the Italian-American chef are satisfying yet not too filling and feature rice-like orzo, one of the most light-on-its-feet pastas.
Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis | Riccardo S.Savi/Getty Images
De Laurentiis’ Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Orzo Skillet
Bursting with both vibrant flavor and color, this easy-to-make skillet meal from De Laurentiis comes together quickly, as she writes on her food blog Giadzy.
“There’s nothing like a one-pan meal that requires little to no prep work on a busy weekday, and it doesn’t hurt when it’s as delicious as this one!,” she writes. “Use any of your favorite quick-cooking veggies in place of kale if desired, like broccoli rabe, broccolini, or spinach.”
Reviewers on her site loved the dish, saying, “What a great recipe…easy & delicious! I used chicken thighs boneless but still with the skin on. The chicken came out juicy and moist. … My family loved it! Thanks for the delicious recipe Giada!” and “Made this last night and it was amazing. … It is a crowd-pleaser … Grazie Giada.”
Get the complete recipe and reviews on Giadzy.
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