Description
A heartwarming delight featuring tender chicken and zesty lemon, combined with orzo pasta for a refreshing and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 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 olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo to the skillet, coating well in the juices from the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest before serving warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh parsley or dill at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg