Zesty Lemon Chicken Orzo with Colorful Veggies
Brighten your dinner with this zesty lemon chicken orzo packed with colorful veggies! Ready in 30 minutes, this healthy, flavorful one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add lemon juice, zest, and cooked orzo. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
