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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo

December 14, 2022

Prep: 15 MINUTES

Cook: 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for pan + more for finished dish, as desired
  • 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach (about 4 giant handfuls)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • To a large pot, add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
  • While orzo is cooking, to a large skillet add 3 tablespoons olive oil, onions, and cook for about 3 minutes; stir intermittently.
  • Add the chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through; flip and stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
  • Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Transfer the chicken, onions, and any cooking juices to the large pot with the drained orzo.
  • Add the spinach (looks like a lot but it will wilt) and stir to incorporate. Stir for about 2 minutes, or until it begins to wilt.
  • Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add the feta and stir to combine. Tip – If you want the feta to remain more intact, don’t add it until the chicken and orzo have cooled down a bit, or it will melt, which is totally fine, you just won’t see the white crumbles.
  • Taste, and as desired, add additional salt. I added an additional approximately 2 teaspoons because it’s a very large quantity of orzo, chicken, and vegetables.
  • If desired, drizzle in additional olive oil. I recommend another approximately 2 tablespoons for both flavor and so that the orzo doesn’t stick as it cools. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

YIELD:

 8 

SERVING SIZE:

 1
Amount Per Serving:

CALORIES: 388

TOTAL FAT: 13g CARBOHYDRATES: 37g  PROTEIN: 31g

You can find the original recipe from Averie Cooks here!

Filed Under: News, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, goals, greek, health, lemon, Nutrition, orzo, success, weight loss, Workout

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