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Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo

Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo: A Fresh 30-Minute Delight

This Lemon-Feta Chicken and Orzo recipe is a delightful escape that merges tender chicken with creamy orzo pasta, bursting with bright flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Turkey breast can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with grapeseed oil or melted butter.
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Quinoa or rice can be used for gluten-free.
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option.
For the Flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best, but garlic powder can be an alternative.
  • 1 piece Lemon (zested and juiced) Lime can be used as alternate citrus.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese or ricotta can be used as alternatives.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or Kale Swiss chard or arugula can be substituted.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) Cilantro can be used instead or omitted.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon zest; let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.
  5. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in orzo pasta, toasting it lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Stir in spinach or kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
  9. Dice the chicken and return to the skillet; add crumbled feta cheese and mix gently.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and easily adaptable with different proteins or vegetables.

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