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Lemon Herb Chicken and Orzo Bowls

Lemon Herb Chicken and Orzo Bowls

Zesty lemon and herb-marinated chicken breast served over fluffy orzo with fresh garden vegetables.

⏱ 15 min prep · 20 min cookServes 4520 cal · 38g proteinhigh protein

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 cup orzo
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 count lemon
  • 0.5 bunch parsley
  • 2 count zucchini
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then sear in a pan with olive oil until fully cooked.

  2. 2

    Bring chicken broth to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions until tender.

  3. 3

    Sauté chopped zucchini in the same pan used for the chicken until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Combine the cooked orzo, diced chicken, and zucchini in a large mixing bowl.

  5. 5

    Toss everything with lemon juice and freshly chopped parsley before portioning into containers.

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