Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo with Spinach & Feta Cream is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines juicy chicken, tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and a tangy feta cream sauce. It’s a perfect balance of savory and citrusy flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Orzo:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Feta Cream:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Cook orzo: Bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender. Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes until spinach wilts.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice.
- Make feta cream: Blend Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Spoon orzo and spinach into bowls. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with feta cream.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with extra lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
