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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Orzo for a Quick Healthy Dinner

Enjoy Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, a quick healthy dinner bursting with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful, substitute with chicken breasts if preferred.
For the Orzo Base
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Can swap for brown rice for gluten-free option.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh is best, but frozen can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Can substitute fresh plum tomatoes if needed.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for better flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin olive oil recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 tsp Herbs Fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and measure ingredients, chop chicken, slice sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and rinse spinach.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, sauté for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Toast Orzo: Add orzo to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, then add chicken broth and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Combine Vegetables: Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes with lemon juice. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Transfer to plates, slice chicken on top, and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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