Description
A delightful dish combining succulent lemon chicken, creamy orzo, and fresh spinach for a comforting and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked orzo, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gently fold in the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Customize with sun-dried tomatoes or shrimp for variation. Ensure chicken is cooked properly to avoid dryness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg