Chicken and Orzo Noodle Soup

A comforting and light soup with tender chicken pieces, soft orzo pasta, and mild seasonings, perfect for a cozy evening.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.58/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Residue
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• comfort food
• healthy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cup chicken breast (cooked, shredded)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup orzo pasta
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shredded cooked chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the uncooked orzo pasta, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
3. Continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Notes

Using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken significantly reduces the prep time. For a bit more substance, you can add some very finely diced peeled carrots along with the broth and orzo.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 51 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 115 mg