Chicken Orzo Delight
Warm up your evenings with this Chicken Orzo recipe, where tender chicken meets perfectly cooked orzo pasta in a savory broth. Bursting with fresh vegetables and vibrant herbs, this dish is not only satisfying but incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it promises to warm both hearts and bellies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic; cook until softened (2-3 minutes). Add bell peppers and cook until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and orzo; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Return chicken to the pot along with any juices; stir in spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice and tossing with herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg