Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo Pasta
This Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo Pasta is so light, so delicious, and the perfect dish for carb and meat lovers alike! With a hint of spice from the garlic and red pepper flakes complemented perfectly by the bright tanginess of the lemon juice, this is a flavor-packed meal that won't disappoint!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 479kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (8 oz) chicken breasts cubed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- ½ cup parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, but use chicken broth instead of water for flavor if you have it! Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium and add in cooked orzo and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the pasta.
- Remove from heat and add in lemon juice.
- Taste and re season with salt if necessary!
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg
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