Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful orzo pasta, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon feta yogurt sauce. It’s a perfect balance of savory and citrusy flavors that will surely impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, then bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes.
- Cook orzo: Cook orzo in chicken broth until tender, then drain.
- Make sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Toss cooked orzo with cherry tomatoes, spinach, parsley, and dill. Top with sliced chicken and lemon feta yogurt sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a day in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
