Description
High Protein Chicken Orzo is a creamy, balanced one pan meal made with tender chicken, orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and Greek yogurt. This protein rich chicken orzo delivers bold flavor, simple preparation, and a satisfying texture that works perfectly for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast diced
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion diced
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups fresh spinach
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
2. Add diced chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and fully cooked.
3. Stir in dry orzo and pour in chicken broth. Scrape the pan to release flavor.
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir occasionally.
5. Lower heat and mix in Greek yogurt, spinach, and Parmesan cheese until creamy and spinach wilts.
6. Add lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Use warm broth for even cooking
Add yogurt after lowering heat to keep sauce smooth
Add extra broth when reheating to restore texture
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: High Protein Chicken Orzo, Protein Packed Chicken Orzo, Healthy Chicken Orzo Bowl, Chicken Orzo Fitness Meal