Description
A quick and cozy one-pot meal featuring chicken, orzo, spinach, and bright lemon flavors, finished with creamy parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until orzo is cooked.
- Add fresh spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra brightness, serve with fresh lemon wedges. Can be paired with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg