Chicken Manestra

1 chopped onion
8 chicken pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
crushed garlic to taste
4 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup orzo
salt
pepper

Saute onion in olive oil. Brown chicken pieces. Add water and tomato paste, simmer chicken for 30 minutes. Add orzo, stirring with a watchful eye until orzo is tender.

Serves 4 to 8