Description
A healthy and filling dish featuring chicken and orzo pasta packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or oregano.
- Substitute chicken with turkey for a different taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein chicken orzo