
Zesty Lemon Chicken and Orzo Bowls
A bright, refreshing lunch that combines tender chicken breast with fluffy orzo and fresh herbs for a perfect midday pick-me-up.
⏱ 15 min prep · 20 min cookServes 4520 cal · 35g proteinhigh proteincomfort
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 2 cup orzo
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 2 count lemon
- 1 bunch parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Dice chicken breast and sauté in olive oil with minced garlic until cooked through.
- 2
Bring chicken broth to a boil and cook orzo according to package directions until tender.
- 3
Drain any excess broth from the orzo and toss with the cooked chicken.
- 4
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and fold in chopped parsley.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper before portioning into containers.
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