High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo recipe. Try it today and savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until just softened.
- Combine cooked orzo, spinach, and olives; gently toss until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and garnish with feta cheese and parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg