Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Recipe For A Healthy Dinner
This Mediterranean chicken orzo combines juicy chicken, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon for a healthy, colorful, and satisfying dinner. Ready in about 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant enough to impress guests!
Ingredients
- 1 poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 ½ cupsorzo pasta
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 cupsfresh baby spinach
- ½ cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1juice and zest of lemon
- 3 cupschicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoondried oregano
- ½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover.
- 2
In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add orzo and toast 1–2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- 3
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute more until spinach wilts. Slice chicken and return to pan.
- 4
Toss everything together, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.