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orzo pasta with chicken

Orzo Pasta with Chicken

Flavorful Lemon Chicken with Orzo Pasta and Feta Cheese

Course Family Dinner
Cuisine American
About Orzo Pasta with Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 chicken cutlets or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and cut in half|Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium onion, diced diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or substitute chicken broth)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 large lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the hot skillet. Sear chicken cutlets 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Add orzo and stir well to coat the orzo with the olive oil from the skillet.
  5. Carefully add wine to deglaze the skillet. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until the wine reduces by half.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a steady simmer. Cover with a lid and cook until the orzo is al dente.
  7. Add spinach and continue 1-2 minutes or until the spinach wilts.
  8. Add in the lemon juice, heavy cream, and butter; stir well until the orzo becomes very creamy.
  9. Place the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices on top of the orzo and cover the pan with a lid. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes or until the chicken and juices are completely cooked through.
  10. Uncover and sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Orzo Pasta with Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 884mg38%
Potassium 722mg21%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 2803IU56%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.