Description
A light and refreshing lemon chicken orzo dish, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Add more broth if you prefer a soupier dish.
- 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: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo, chicken recipes, orzo recipes