Description
A refreshing and flavorful Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl topped with creamy feta cheese, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the cooked orzo and the mustard-lemon mixture, mixing well.
- Serve the mixture in bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the mustard-lemon mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Dijon Chicken, Orzo Bowl, Creamy Feta, Healthy Meal