Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Garlic Whipped Feta is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken marinated in a tangy lemon Dijon sauce, served over orzo pasta and topped with creamy garlic whipped feta.
Ingredients
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Lemon Dijon Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or diced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garlic Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo in broth according to package instructions until tender. Drain if needed and fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Lemon Dijon Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss warm chicken in the lemon Dijon mixture until evenly coated.
- Make Garlic Whipped Feta: In a food processor or blender, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Bowls: Assemble bowls with orzo as the base, top with lemon Dijon chicken, and dollop garlic whipped feta over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing, Blending, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
