Description
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is a delectable one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Featuring tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a zesty lemon sauce, this dish is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, Mediterranean Chicken Orzo promises a delightful taste experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot and let rest.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add orzo and stir well.
- Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Chop rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and fold in spinach and cherry tomatoes. Stir for another minute until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the pot along with crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice. Mix until combined; let sit off heat for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For richer flavor, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.