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

  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Sauté Pan.
  2. Season chicken thighs with 1 tbsp of seasoning. Add chicken to preheated pan; brown 2 min per side.
  3. Whisk remaining seasoning with hot water.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 small wholegrain bun.