Lemon Chicken and Orzo
This Lemon Chicken and Orzo is light, cozy, and bursting with citrusy goodness. With tender chicken, buttery orzo, and a touch of garlic and herbs, it’s a one-pan dinner that tastes like sunshine!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
- 1 dash salt and pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into inch pieces
- ½ white onion chopped
- 1 tbs Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 2 ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 cups spinach
- 2 tbs lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 1 tbs olive oil over med heat and add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook thoroughly and set aside.
- In the same pot, at the remaining olive oil with the diced onion and saute for 1 minute. Add orzo and garlic and continue to saute for additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and italian seasoning, bring to boil then let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus in, cover and let simmer additional 5 minutes.
- Add spinach, lemon and chicken and give a really good stir. Simmer until spinach wilts down.
- Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3019IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg
