Description
A delightful one-pot meal combining lemon, fresh vegetables, and tender chicken with orzo pasta, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo, cooked and drained
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for pan + more for finished dish
- 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- ½ English cucumber, diced small
- 1.5 cups sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1+ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions, typically 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables in a skillet with olive oil, cooking the onions until translucent.
- Add the diced chicken, season, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine chicken and garlic with orzo, then add spinach until wilted.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, lemon zest, and juice; stir to combine and adjust seasoning.
- Finish with feta cheese, gently stir to distribute.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, optionally garnished with herbs.
Notes
Customize vegetables and adjust lemon to taste. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Greek, Lemon, Chicken, Orzo, One-Pot, Mediterranean, Healthy