Description
A high-protein meal featuring chicken and orzo, perfect for a balanced diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add orzo to the same pan and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slice chicken and serve over cooked orzo.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg