Easy peesy eats

I live by a fabulous grocery store.  Which is great, because I don't love grocery shopping.  The pretty store makes me want to go.  Today, was a huge day for Finn and I because our new shopping cart  germ avoider cover arrived in the mail and he rode in the cart like a big boy!

It took me 5 tries to get this picture because he was so busy looking around.  His little head was swiveling around constantly - like he had never been in the store before!

One thing I love about our grocery store is that they have an awesome testing area where they cook and you sample, and then they give you a recipe card.  Very easy for people like me who don't love cooking but whose children expect to eat three plus times a day :)  I thought I'd share one of our favorites:

The name seems a little awkward - we just call it Chicken Orzo at our house:

1 TBSP olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
3 garlic gloves, minced (I use less)
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (I use Roma)
1 cup chicken broth (I use low sodium)
1/2 cup of orzo pasta
1 small zucchini, chopped small
3/4 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped (I never have fresh, I sprinkle in from the spice jar!)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add chicken, garlic, salt and pepper and cook 4 minutes, breaking up chicken into small pieces.  Stir in tomatoes, broth and uncooked orzo; cover and cook 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.

2.  Stir in zucchini, basil and cheese; cook 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.  Toss until well combined.


That's it.  One of our favorites - quick, healthy and super easy.  Enjoy!