Lemon Chicken Vegetable Orzo Stir Fry
A vibrant and zesty dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and orzo pasta, all brought together with the freshness of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken along with the minced garlic, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the veggies are tender yet still crisp.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, along with the fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This dish can easily be customized with your choice of vegetables. For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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