Description
A refreshing and hearty lemon chicken orzo dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach, lemon juice, and zest.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh.
- You can add more vegetables if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Orzo, Chicken Recipe, Orzo Dish