Description
This Lemon Butter Chicken Orzo dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken in a tangy buttery lemon sauce, served over flavorful orzo pasta, topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, and finished with a creamy whipped feta. A balanced and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Lemon Butter Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in olive oil and keep warm.
- Prepare Crispy Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Cook the Lemon Butter Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chicken, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and zest at the end.
- Make the Whipped Feta: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon orzo onto plates. Top with lemon butter chicken and crispy chickpeas. Add a generous dollop of whipped feta on top.
- Finish & Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
