Description
A vibrant dish combining fresh flavors of lemon and savory chicken with soft orzo pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add broth and orzo: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and add the orzo to the skillet.
- Simmer the orzo: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes.
- Finish with lemon zest and chicken: Stir in lemon zest and return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra nutrition, consider adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken, Orzo, Lemon Chicken, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe