Description
Discover the deliciousness of High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, a wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty olives, vibrant vegetables, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with protein and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. With its colorful ingredients and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it warm or as a refreshing cold salad the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic for another minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (2-3 minutes), then add spinach and olives until spinach wilts.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the orzo and sliced chicken to the skillet; mix well. Stir in feta cheese and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg