Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown for about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and oregano; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 2 cups of broth (or water) and add orzo. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes, spinach, and crumbled feta; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg