Description
A wholesome and easy-to-prepare dish featuring chicken, orzo, spinach, and a zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo, spinach, and lemon juice along with 3 cups of water or chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until orzo is cooked and spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust liquid to desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg