Description
A nutritious and flavorful dish combining chicken, orzo, and Mediterranean ingredients for a high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.
- Add the cooked orzo, feta cheese, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein Mediterranean chicken orzo!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- 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: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, healthy chicken recipes, Mediterranean diet