Chicken Orzo
Chicken orzo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing warmth and flavor to your table. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, chicken orzo promises a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the vegetables.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and diced carrots; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Cook orzo: Add orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Finish with greens: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg