Juicy High Protein Chicken Orzo for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and nutritious dish that combines juicy chicken with orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: high protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach and parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or white beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Juicy High Protein Chicken Orzo, Easy weeknight dinners, nutritious pasta dish