Lemon Feta Chicken Orzo
A vibrant and comforting dish featuring chicken, creamy feta, and tender orzo pasta, brightened by zesty lemon flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, crumbled feta, and chicken slices.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a simple side salad or a glass of white wine for a complete experience. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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