
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
Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then sear in a pan with olive oil until fully cooked.
- 2
Bring chicken broth to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions until tender.
- 3
Sauté chopped zucchini in the same pan used for the chicken until lightly browned.
- 4
Combine the cooked orzo, diced chicken, and zucchini in a large mixing bowl.
- 5
Toss everything with lemon juice and freshly chopped parsley before portioning into containers.
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