Description
Winter Lemon Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comforting dish to warm you up on chilly nights. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy orzo pasta, all simmered together to create a heartwarming meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish will have everyone gathering around the table for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and dried oregano; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo pasta; cook until al dente (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the pot along with lemon juice and zest; stir until combined.
- Add spinach or kale until wilted (1-2 minutes); adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg