Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish combining chicken, orzo, and Mediterranean ingredients for a high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and oregano, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Can be served warm or cold as a salad.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, Chicken Orzo, Mediterranean Chicken, High Protein Meal