Chicken with Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1⁄2 cup)
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split horizontally
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup of the olive oil, the parsley, and crushed red pepper; fold in the goat cheese.
3. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the orzo and goat cheese vinaigrette.