Description
A delightful stir fry featuring tender chicken, colorful veggies, and hearty orzo pasta, all brightened with zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced chicken breast to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped vegetables: bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in cooked orzo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, mixing everything gently.
- Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg