CHICKEN TENDERS with ORZO IN RED WINE, SHAVED ITALIAN BLEND, and AVOCADO

​Orzo is a simple pasta that I prefer over rice. Is easy to cook and it tastes based on the flavors that you add to it. I used red wine and Italian cheeses blend today for an unexpected flavor, the end result was delicious!
 
Approximate Prep and Cooking Time: Under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost: $12.05 or $6.02 per serving
Difficulty Level:     X    Easy ____ Intermediate ____ Advanced
Servings: 2
 
Ingredients
6 chicken tenders cut in cubes ($4.25)
1 tbsp. Angie’s Dried Seasoning (.30)
1 ¼ cups Orzo ($1.15)
2 ½ cups chicken broth ($1.50)
½ cup red wine ($1.50)
5 cloves garlic, chopped (.35)
1 ½ tbsp. EVOO (.70)
¼ cup Italian Cheese Blend (.85)
Few springs of Parsley to garnish (.45)
1 Avocado ($1.00)
 
Directions

1. Season chicken with 1 tbsp. EVOO and my dried seasoning, briefly sauté in its oil. Remove from skillet, set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add ½ tbsp. of oil and brown the garlic.
3. Add the orzo and cook to brown a bit.
4. Add 1 cup or broth and the wine and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and cook according to package directions from this point. I would uncover every 4-5 minutes and add more broth until the grain is tender and the dish is moist but not soupy.
6. About 4-5 minutes before is done, add the chicken, stir and cover just to warm and finish cooking the chicken. Add the shaved cheeses, parsley and avocado.
7. You are done and ready to eat.