Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and comforting orzo pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (like parsley and dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then add to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the chopped fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Chicken can be substituted with chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg