YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Skillet
Enjoy a vibrant medley of tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, and a bright splash of lemon, all swirled together in a creamy, light sauce with fresh spinach. This dish is a balanced meal bursting with flavor and texture, perfect for a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
4 ounces Chicken Breast
1/4 cup dry Orzo Pasta
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Low-Fat Cream Cheese
1/2 Lemon (juice and zest)
1 cup Spinach
1 clove Garlic
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Sauté until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and slice into strips.
In the same skillet, add finely minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the dry orzo to the skillet and toast it lightly for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Pour in about 1 cup of water (or low-sodium chicken broth for extra flavor) and bring to a simmer. Cook until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, roughly 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the low-fat cream cheese until melted and incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
Mix in the fresh spinach and a squeeze of lemon juice (and a bit of zest), cooking until the spinach wilts.
Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, stirring gently to combine and heat through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon as desired before serving.