Description

This quick and healthy creamy lemon orzo with rotisserie chicken transforms simple leftovers into a bright, comforting meal. Tender orzo, zesty lemon, and juicy chicken come together in a single skillet for minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup orzo pasta

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

2 cups fresh spinach

2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup light cream or Greek yogurt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan or feta (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme) to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.

2. Add uncooked orzo and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.

3. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is nearly al dente.

4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and continue cooking until the liquid thickens.

5. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and chicken is heated through.

6. Remove from heat and stir in light cream or Greek yogurt and grated cheese if using.

7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and extra lemon zest.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: creamy lemon orzo, rotisserie chicken, quick dinner, healthy dinner, one pot meal, weeknight meal, orzo recipes, chicken recipes