Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

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. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 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. 3

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 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. 6

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Skillet

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