Description
A delightful symphony of flavors, combining tender chicken, creamy orzo, and a zesty lemon-Dijon sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breasts – 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🍝 Orzo pasta – 1 cup (about 200 g)
- 🍋 Lemon juice – 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- 🥫 Dijon mustard – 2 tablespoons
- 🧈 Butter – 4 tablespoons (divided)
- 🧄 Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
- 🍗 Chicken broth – 2 cups (about 480 ml)
- 🧀 Feta cheese – 1 cup (crumbled)
- 🥬 Spinach – 2 cups (fresh)
- 🌿 Parsley – 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then sauté minced garlic for about a minute.
- Add orzo pasta, stirring to coat, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
- Once orzo is cooked, stir in the lemon-Dijon mixture, fresh spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, gently combining everything.
- Heat through for another 2-3 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken, Orzo Skillet, One Skillet Meal, Easy Dinner Recipe