Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Whipped Goat Cheese is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken with orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy whipped goat cheese topping.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 400g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Orzo Bowl:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For the Whipped Goat Cheese:
- 100g goat cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Prepare orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Make the whipped goat cheese: In a small bowl, whip goat cheese with Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide orzo among bowls. Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Add a generous dollop of whipped goat cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
