Description
A simple and flavorful one pot lemon chicken orzo dish that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste.
- You can add other vegetables if desired.
- This dish serves well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot lemon chicken orzo