Lemon Chicken Orzo

20 min

4 servings

Love lemon and chicken? This recipe is creamy and comforting. A one-pot, Mediterranean-inspired dinner the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pkg Lemon Chicken Orzo Seasoning, divided
  • 1 3⁄4 cups water
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1⁄4 cup capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cups baby spinach

Preparation

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Sauté Pan.
  • Season chicken thighs with 1 tbsp of seasoning. Add chicken to preheated pan; brown 2 min per side.
  • Whisk remaining seasoning with hot water.
  • To pan, add reserved seasoning mixture, cherry tomatoes, orzo, capers, and butter. Stir to combine; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover; cook 12 min or until orzo is tender.
  • Increase heat and gradually stir in spinach until wilted and sauce thickens.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 15 g (Saturated 4.5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 26 g.

Tips

This dish will be very saucy right off the stove—the sauce will thicken as it sits.

Tips

This dish will be very saucy right off the stove—the sauce will thicken as it sits.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 small wholegrain bun.