Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo Toss

Name: Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo Toss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 0.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked); 1.5 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 cup fresh spinach; 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Juicy chicken breast with tender orzo, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, dressed in a light lemon-herb vinaigrette for a fresh and wholesome meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.10/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

0.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
1.5 cup vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 cup fresh spinach
0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1/2 pound chicken breast cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until browned and cooked through. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
While chicken cooks, bring 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, drained orzo, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 2 cups fresh spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and orzo mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, consume within one day as the spinach can wilt and orzo can absorb all dressing if stored longer. For meal prep, keep dressing separate until serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 383
Protein: 32.2 g
Carbohydrates: 38.6 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 1252 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg