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Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Deliciously Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo for Dinner

Enjoy a Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo perfect for dinner with a blend of chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs substitute with chicken breasts if preferred
For the Orzo Base
  • 2 cups Orzo Pasta can swap with brown rice
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Spinach can replace with kale
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes fresh tomatoes can be used
For the Zing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice can substitute well
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil is a great alternative
For Seasoning
  • to taste Herbs (e.g., parsley, oregano) dried herbs can work too

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown.
  2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the skillet and sauté until the spinach wilts.
  3. Stir in cooked orzo pasta with the vegetables and mix well.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice and return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Serve the chicken and orzo mixture garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep moist.

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