Creamy Lemon Chicken with Orzo Greens: A Zesty Delight!
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A delicious and creamy lemon chicken dish served with orzo and greens, perfect for a zesty meal.
- Author: admin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or asparagus.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg