 On those days when you don't know what to make for lunch, I encourage you to take stock of what you have on hand. You'd be surprised whaat you can come up with. Today was one of those days. Here is what I had on hand: a large container of pulled rotisserie chicken. I knew I wasn't in the mood for chicken salad, a wrap sandwich, or a salad with chicken on top (all good options, BTW). So after a quick inventory I discovered I had this:  I had some Boursin cheese, sun dried tomatoes, orzo, chicken broth, pulled rotisserie chicken, fresh kale, some Italian seasoning and some garlic powder. I used some previous recipes as a starting point for this recipe, which I almost decided to call "Kitchen Sink Lunch for 1" since I was throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. After mixing it all together, I baked it for 20 minutes and it came out perfect. Try it for yourself! I think you'll be surprised. Chicken and Orzo Lunch for 1 INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. In a small Staub (or similar) baking dish, add all of the ingredients, and cover with foil. 3. Bake for 20 minutes, until orzo is tender. 4. Remove the foil, and mix it all together. Add a little more broth if needed to make it creamier. 5. Allow to cool a little, and Enjoy!  In my ongoing search for dinners that I can make in under 30 minutes, I found this gem of a recipe, and it only takes 20 (!) minutes! And it truly could not be any easier.
The original recipe listed below is for a single serving so I tried it as a lunch option in the Delaney Test Kitchen. And it was awesome!! The bonus is that this recipe is very flexible and can easily be multiplied to make it a dinner option as well. This type of recipe is considered a “midnight pasta” because you can make it with pantry staples that you have on hand. Another bonus for this recipe is that you can make it all in one pot. The list of the items needed in your pantry will surprise you: noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, grated parmesan, and butter. I know it sounds crazy, but I highly encourage you to give it a try. My guess is you already have everything on hand right now to give it a go. Enjoy! Peanut Butter Noodles INGREDIENTS for a single serving:
PREPARATION: Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil (and salt it, if using spaghetti). Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and return to the pot. Turn off the heat. Step 2: Add the peanut butter, butter, Parmesan and soy sauce. Vigorously stir the noodles for a minute, adding some reserved cooking water, a tablespoon or two at a time, until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles. Season to taste with salt. Step 3: Top with more cheese, if you’d like, and serve immediately. |
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