Description
This recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo with Creamy Whipped Feta is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy your taste buds. Tender orzo pasta serves as the base for juicy lemon garlic chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a creamy whipped feta topping.
Ingredients
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Lemon Garlic Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, grilled or pan-seared and sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Creamy Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Cook orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions until tender. Drain if needed and fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Lemon Garlic Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss warm chicken in the lemon garlic mixture until evenly coated.
- Make Creamy Whipped Feta: In a food processor or blender, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve orzo as the base. Top with lemon garlic chicken and cherry tomatoes. Dollop or swirl creamy whipped feta over the bowl and finish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
