Description
High Protein Chicken Orzo is your go-to dish for a flavorful, protein-packed meal that fits perfectly into busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This delightful recipe features tender chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables, all combined with buttery orzo pasta and topped with tangy feta cheese. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder that minimizes cleanup while delivering maximum taste and nutrition. Customize the veggies to suit your preferences, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Elevate your dinner game tonight with this wholesome meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced chicken and seasonings. Sauté until cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken and sauté onions in the same skillet until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; return chicken and add cooked orzo.
- Mix well and fold in crumbled feta before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg