Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 clove garlic; 1 cup orzo pasta; 3 cup chicken broth; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 0.5 teaspoon oregano; Salt; Black pepper; 2 cup fresh spinach; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; Feta cheese, crumbled

An easy and flavorful one-pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet, perfect for a healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal. This dish features tender chicken, al dente orzo, bright lemon, and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

boneless
skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 lb
olive oil
1 tbsp
garlic
4 clove
orzo pasta
1 c
chicken broth
3 c
lemon
juiced and zested
1
oregano
½ tsp
Salt
Black pepper
fresh spinach
2 c
fresh parsley
¼ c
Feta cheese
crumbled

Directions

Preparation

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

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