Description
A quick and easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Skillet recipe that is bursting with flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken until browned for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the orzo and toast briefly for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until orzo is tender for about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and spinach until wilted for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For variations, consider using turkey, tofu, or different vegetables to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg