Description
Monterey Chicken Orzo is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and orzo pasta for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Orzo pasta
- Fresh spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add orzo and chicken broth to the skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (approximately 10 minutes).
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg