NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz chicken breast

0.75 cup orzo pasta

2 cup broccoli florets

1 tbsp olive oil

0.5 cup yellow onion

3 clove garlic

2 cup chicken broth

1 medium lemon

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion and garlic.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown.

• 3

  Add the onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Stir in the dry orzo pasta and toast for one minute to enhance the nutty flavor.

• 5

  Pour in the chicken broth, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then bring to a boil.

• 6

  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.

• 7

  Place the broccoli florets on top of the orzo, cover again, and steam for 5 minutes until tender.

• 8

  Remove from heat, stir in the juice and zest of the lemon, and fold in the parmesan cheese.