One-Pan Lemon Feta Chicken and Orzo
A delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, tangy lemon, and creamy feta, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and broth, bringing to a simmer, and cook until the orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted into the warm pasta.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze fresh lemon juice, and crumble feta cheese over the top.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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