Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo. This dish showcases tender chicken and fluffy orzo pasta, tossed with vibrant vegetables, zesty lemon, and creamy feta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only delicious but also customizable, allowing you to use seasonal veggies. Enjoy a colorful plate that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (200g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (60g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (75g)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic & Tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes; sauté until tomatoes soften (3-4 minutes).
- Cook the Orzo: In a separate pot, cook orzo per package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water; then drain.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked orzo to the skillet along with fresh spinach; stir until spinach wilts.
- Finish with Lemon & Feta: Remove from heat; mix in lemon juice, zest, and crumbled feta. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg