Description
A healthy and flavorful dish combining chicken, orzo, spinach, and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken fillet, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked orzo and pesto; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute quinoa for orzo for a gluten-free option.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Can be served hot or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Orzo Spinach Pesto