One Pot Italian Chicken & Orzo / Risoni Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Italian herb mix (or make your own with basil, parsley, oregano)
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1/2 tsp salt + black pepper
• 4 x 110 - 120g/4oz chicken breasts , skinless and boneless (Note 1)
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil (if required)
• 1 small onion , finely chopped (brown, white, yellow)
• 1 red capsicum / bell pepper , chopped
• 1 1/2 cups risoni / orzo pasta (Note 2)
• 400 g / 14 oz can crushed tomato
• 3 cups chicken stock / broth
• 1 tsp Italian herb mix
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (chilli flakes) (optional)
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup (3 tbsp) grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 cup basil leaves