Description
A comforting dish of creamy orzo, tender chicken, and vibrant spinach, all brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Cook the diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Incorporate the cooked orzo, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Toss in the spinach until wilted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different vegetables or by using quinoa instead of orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg