Description
Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry is a bright, fresh, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon and herb sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or low-sodium broth
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the orzo and set it aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Toss in the minced garlic and the mixed vegetables. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir in the cooked orzo, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well to coat all the ingredients in the light, zesty sauce. Allow the mixture to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until everything is warmed through.
6. Garnish the Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry with fresh parsley, and serve it warm.
Notes
To ensure your Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry turns out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
– Be mindful of the cooking times for the chicken and vegetables.
– Adjust the amounts of lemon juice and zest to suit your personal taste preferences.
– Feel free to swap out or add different vegetables to the stir fry.
– You can easily substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or even beef.
– This dish is perfect for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg