Description
A comforting and refreshing dish combining tender chicken, creamy orzo, and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 pieces 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
- Prepare the chicken by chopping the breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces in the skillet for about 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the orzo pasta, stirring well to soak up the juices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine before simmering.
- Cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until orzo is tender and creamy.
- Finish by stirring in fresh lemon zest before serving warm.
Notes
This dish pairs well with side salads or crusty bread and can be garnished with additional lemon zest or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, lemon, comfort food, Mediterranean, easy dinner