One Pot Italian Chicken and Orzo

INGREDIENTS

chicken breasts chopped into bite size ((approx.1 pound))

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

pesto, divided

1/2

onion, chopped

1 cup

sliced carrots

1 cup

zucchini, quartered

red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup

uncooked orzo

garlic cloves, minced

1 14.5 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

2 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 tsp

chicken bouillon, optional*

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

salt (*)

1/4 tsp

pepper

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

fresh parsley