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High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
John

High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Tender chicken, plump orzo, feta, olives, and veggies in zesty lemon broth for a quick healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for orzo
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, half the oregano, and half the basil.
  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked. Remove and slice.
  4. Sauté onion 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, spinach, olives, remaining herbs. Wilt spinach 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in broth, simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Add orzo and chicken. Toss to coat.
  8. Stir in feta and lemon juice. Season to taste.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Pound chicken for even cooking.
  • Great for meal prep, stores 4 days.
  • Add chili for spice.