Description
A zesty and creamy one-pot Mediterranean-inspired dinner featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
3 cups chicken broth
2 lemons (juiced and zested)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Step 2: Sear chicken in olive oil in a large skillet until golden; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Sauté garlic in butter in the same skillet until fragrant.
Step 4: Add orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Step 6: Stir in lemon juice, zest, spinach, parmesan, and cooked chicken.
Step 7: Cook for 2 more minutes until spinach is wilted and sauce is creamy.
Notes
For an extra creamy finish, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the very end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Sauté and Simmer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
