High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced
  • •- 2 cups orzo pasta
  • •- 2 whole lemons (juice and zest)
  • •- 4 cups chicken broth
  • •- 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •- 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • •- 1 teaspoon salt
  • •- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • •- 3 cups fresh spinach
  • •- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • •- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • •- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 11. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. 22. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper
  3. 33. Sear chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes), remove and set aside
  4. 44. In same pan, toast orzo for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden
  5. 55. Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant
  6. 66. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and oregano
  7. 77. Return chicken to pan, bring to simmer
  8. 88. Cook uncovered 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
  9. 99. Add spinach, cook 2-3 minutes until wilted
  10. 1010. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley
  11. 1111. Let rest 5 minutes before serving