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Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo

Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Effortlessly combine juicy chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy feta cheese in a healthy one-pan meal with Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta can substitute with couscous
  • 3 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth vegetable broth works for vegetarian option
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavors
  • 1 whole Lemon both zest and juice
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese can substitute with goat cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or Kale
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Let sit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet, searing for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and rest.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to boil, then simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
  7. Fold in greens and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  8. Dice chicken, return to skillet along with feta, and stir gently to combine.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.

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