Description
A flavorful lemon chicken orzo dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- For additional flavor, add vegetables like spinach or peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo, chicken orzo recipe, lemon orzo dish