Description
Lemon chicken orzo pasta is a light and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or chilled.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for more or less acidity.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo pasta, chicken pasta, lemon pasta