Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo and asparagus on a white and grey marbled plate on top of a grey placemat (with logo overlay)

Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo

Orzo and asparagus make a perfect bed of pasta to put honey mustard chicken on top of for an easy and filling dinner.

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When I was younger, I never liked the taste of honey mustard. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned I really like it! I don’t know if I’d ever have it just to dip my chicken strips in like my sister always does. But it’s a great combination for a marinade.

I first used something similar with my Copycat Alice Springs Chicken recipe. After that, I tried it in a few others. This time, I used it for some chicken that I cooked with orzo and asparagus.

Orzo pasta is some of my favorite. It’s very versatile. Because of the size, you can use it in place of pasta or in a similar way to rice.

Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp ground mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus (trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted.

Uncooked orzo pasta in a saucepan on a wooden surface

Add 3 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook about 8-10 minutes, until softened.

Cooked orzo in a saucepan on a wooden surface

Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping at least once, until cooked through and remove from the pan.

Cooked chicken breast in a skillet on a wooden surface

Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and asparagus to the skillet. Sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.

Asparagus in a skillet on a wooden surface

Add the orzo to the asparagus and stir. Add the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, honey, crushed red pepper, and parsley to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

Cooked orzo with asparagus in a skillet on a wooden surface

Serve the orzo and asparagus topped with chicken and garnish with parsley.

Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo and asparagus on a round white and grey marble plate on top of a grey placemat with a stainless steel fork next to the plate all on a white surface

Leftovers

Store the leftover orzo mixture separate from the honey mustard chicken. Place in individual or divided containers in the refrigerator. To reheat, add about 1 tbsp of chicken broth or water to each 1/2 cup of orzo pasta and heat in a saucepan until warm. Reheat the chicken in the oven or in a skillet.

Recipe

Originally Published On: October 30, 2020

Last Updated On: July 31, 2023

Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo and asparagus on a white and grey marbled plate on top of a grey placemat

Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo

Orzo and asparagus make a perfect bed of pasta to put honey mustard chicken on top of for an easy and filling dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
asparagus
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chicken
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honey mustard
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orzo
Dietary Needs:
Dairy-Free
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Egg-Free
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Gluten-Free
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Nut-Free
Meat:
Chicken/Turkey
Cooking Method:
One-Pan Meals
Servings: 4
5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp ground mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus (trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley

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Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
  • Add orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted
  • Add 3 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil
  • Cook about 8-10 minutes, until softened
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add the chicken and cook, flipping at least once, until cooked through and remove from the pan
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and asparagus to the skillet
  • Sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes
  • Add the orzo to the asparagus and stir
  • Add the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, honey, crushed red pepper, and parsley to the skillet
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes
  • Serve the orzo and asparagus topped with chicken and garnish with parsley
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Nutrition Facts
Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 742 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 1440mg60%
Potassium 1090mg31%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 968IU19%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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24 thoughts on “Honey Mustard Chicken with Orzo”

  1. 5 stars
    I keep meaning to try orzo but I’ve still not. Although honey mustard chicken is some of my fav! I usually do it in pasta though, this is a great alternative x

  2. 5 stars
    This just looks so tasty and easy to put together. Orzo is quite flexible and the honey mustard chicken combination looks really delicious. Love the fact there aren’t too many ingredients and it comes together without too much hassle.

  3. 5 stars
    I am a big fan of honey mustard dressing so I’m thinking that this one will taste really wonderful to me. I am starting to plan meals for post new year so will mark this to come back.

  4. Predrag Kovačević

    We are not used to sweet and spicy combinations in our national kitchen. But this definitely should be tried.

  5. What an easy and delicious dinner idea. I have to say that I do not toast orzo and I’m pretty sure that’s why it comes out mushy when I cook it. Will give your tip a try!

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