Lemon Chicken Orzo
Bright flavors and comforting warmth make this healthy lemon chicken orzo recipe the kind of comfort meal you will want to food prep and eat all week! It’s protein-rich, nutrient dense and light enough to fill you up without weighing you down.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, ground or diced
- ¼ cup dry orzo
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup water (as needed)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional but included in macros)
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup baby spinach, chopped
- Fresh parsley and/or dill (optional)
Instructions:
Toss chicken with lemon zest, garlic, turmeric, oregano, ginger, salt, and pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then chicken. Cook 4–5 minutes, just until opaque. Stir in dry orzo and toast 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted. Adjust lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 1 serving): values may vary
Calories: 410
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 28g
Protein: 42g
