Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Orzo is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta with zesty lemon and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, black pepper, and salt.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked orzo and spinach, stirring well.
- Serve hot, topped with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken Orzo