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Chicken with Lemon Orzo Recipe
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Chicken with Lemon Spinach Orzo & Feta

Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 677kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp 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 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups baby spinach chopped
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 oz 85g feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the hot pan. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, with the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the orzo and stir well to coat. Carefully add wine to deglaze the pan and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the wine reduces by half. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a steady simmer. Cover with a lid and cook until the orzo is al dente.
  • Add spinach to the pan and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Stir in the lemon juice, heavy cream, and butter until the orzo becomes very creamy.
  • 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.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta. Enjoy!

    Chicken with Lemon Orzo Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g