Chicken Orzo Skillet
A quick creamy one-pan chicken and orzo dish with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and light cooking cream, ideal for meal prep.
DinnerPlan this recipe
Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
A bright, creamy one-pan lemon chicken orzo with spinach, yogurt, and parmesan. Weeknight-fast and ideal for meal prep, ready in about 30 minutes.
5
Servings
30 min
Cook time
487
Calories
51 g
Protein
Ingredients
15 itemsServings
- boneless, skinless
680 g Chicken breast - dry
250 g Orzo Pasta (Kritharaki) 
60 g Greek yogurt- yellow; diced; or 1 small
½ pcs Onions - minced
3 cloves Garlic 
500 ml Chicken stock- grated
120 g Parmesan cheese 
500 g Spinach Leaves
1 tsp Paprika powder
1 tsp Garlic powder- dried
1 tsp Dried oregano - kosher; start w/ 1/4 tsp if fine salt; to taste
½ tsp Salt 
¼ tsp Black pepper- extra-virgin
1 tbsp Olive oil 
1 pcs Lemon
Required equipment
- Stovetop
Instructions
7 steps- 1
Cut
680 g Chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Dice ½ pcs Onions and mince 3 cloves Garlic. - 2
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add
1 tbsp Olive oil; once hot, add the Onions and sauté until soft. - 3
Add
680 g Chicken breast, Garlic, 1 tsp Paprika powder, 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Garlic powder, ½ tsp Salt, and ¼ tsp Black pepper. - 4
Flip the
Chicken breast and cook until cooked through - 5
Stir in
250 g Orzo Pasta (Kritharaki) and 500 ml Chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. - 6
Remove the lid and simmer for 4 minutes, until the
Orzo Pasta (Kritharaki) is tender; some liquid will remain. - 7
Stir in
500 g Spinach Leaves to wilt, then turn off heat. Mix in 60 g Greek yogurt, 120 g Parmesan cheese, juice of 1 pcs Lemon. Adjust Salt to taste.
Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 5 servings.
487
Kcal
51 g
Protein
37 g
Carbohydrates
14 g
Fat
Recipe details
Published
More recipes like this
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi with Broccoli and Spinach
A high-volume, creamy chicken and gnocchi skillet with broccoli, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and light cheese, designed for filling meal prep.
High Protein Marry Me Chicken Bites
High-protein chicken bites in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, served over smooth garlic mashed potatoes for easy meal prep.
Creamy High-Protein Chicken and Spinach Skillet
A creamy, high-protein chicken and spinach skillet with mushrooms in a light cream cheese sauce. Rich and satisfying, but lighter than a classic heavy cream sauce.
Creamy Ground Beef Orzo Skillet
A creamy one-pan ground beef and orzo skillet with beef bone broth, spinach, and melted cheese. It is hearty, high in protein, and easy to portion for meal prep.
One-Pot Risoni with Mushrooms
A quick, lower-calorie one-pot risoni skillet with mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy protein sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Garlicky Lemon Sauce
High-protein meal prep with roasted sweet potatoes, buffalo chicken mince, a tangy garlic-lemon yogurt sauce, and broccoli on the side.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Crispy air-fried wraps filled with creamy garlic chicken, spinach, and light mozzarella for a high-protein, calorie-conscious meal.
Creamy Leek Orzo Pasta with Chicken
A creamy, high-protein orzo pan with chicken, leek, mushrooms and light cream, ideal for meal prep.
Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples
Tender slow-braised pork with sauerkraut, sweet-tart apples, and warm German-inspired spices. This budget-friendly, hands-off dish is ideal for making ahead because its flavors deepen overnight.
Your next week starts here
Add Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta to your plan, set the portions, and it lands on this week's shopping list.
