Description
A delightful dish of tender chicken and orzo pasta in a refreshing lemon sauce, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for another minute.
- Toss in orzo pasta until coated with the oil and flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish by stirring in lemon zest before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Add vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, lemon, quick dinner, one skillet meal