Description
Lemon Chicken and Veggie Orzo is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and orzo pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, cooking until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and add to the skillet with chicken and vegetables.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg