Description
A refreshing dish combining lemon, feta, chicken, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Once orzo is cooked, stir in feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole grain orzo for a healthier option.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Feta Chicken Orzo