Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a flavorful lemon garlic sauce, topped with whipped feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate bowl, blend feta cheese and cream cheese until smooth to create the whipped feta.
- Serve the orzo mixture topped with whipped feta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Orzo, Creamy Whipped Feta, Mediterranean Dish