Greek Lemon Orzo Chicken Recipe

Name: Greek Lemon Orzo Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 600 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (4 cups); 100 g non-fat Greek yogurt (1/3 cup); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 30 ml lemon juice (2 tbsp); 4 g dried oregano (2 tsp); 12 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 200 g dry orzo pasta (1 cup); 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth (2 cups); 60 g baby spinach (2 cups, packed); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 15minCook: 22min4 servingsMedium423 cal / servingGreek

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A delicious Greek Lemon Orzo Chicken packed with 44g of protein per serving and just 423 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 37 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 423 kcal

Protein: 44.1g

Fat: 8.5g

Carbs: 42.4g

Fiber: 3g

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