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Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo - Easy 30-Minute Recipe

A quick and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Orzo Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Orzo
  1. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the cherry tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or add feta cheese for extra flavor.

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