Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo with Lemon Whipped Feta is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with orzo pasta, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy whipped feta topping. The zesty lemon and garlic marinated chicken pairs perfectly with the creamy whipped feta, creating a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Orzo:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For Lemon Whipped Feta:
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken evenly and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Cook orzo: In a saucepan, cook orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions. Once tender, stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes until spinach wilts.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Slice thinly.
- Make lemon whipped feta: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble bowls: Layer orzo, spinach, and tomatoes in bowls. Top with sliced chicken and dollops of lemon whipped feta.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm.
- 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: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
