Mediterranean · easy

Lemon Orzo Chicken

Name: Lemon Orzo Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs, Boneless; 1 1/2 cups Orzo Pasta; 3 cups Chicken Broth; 1 large Lemon; 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives; 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes; 3 oz Feta Cheese; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano

One-pot lemony orzo with chicken, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta.

35 min
Total: 4
Serves: $17.50
Est. cost: 480
Cal/serving

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs, Boneless1 1/2 lbs
Orzo Pasta1 1/2 cups
Chicken Broth3 cups
Lemon1 large
Kalamata Olives1/4 cup
Sun-dried Tomatoes1/4 cup
Feta Cheese3 oz
Garlic3 cloves
Baby Spinach2 cups
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Dried Oregano1 tsp

Method

01
Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
02
Add garlic to the pan, stir 30 seconds. Pour in broth, lemon juice, and orzo.
03
Nestle chicken on top. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through.
04
Stir in spinach, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Top with crumbled feta and lemon zest.

480
Calories: 36g
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 16g
Fat