Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
Tender breast of chicken, feta, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes are tossed with orzo, fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried orzo cooked (1 cup)
- 8 ounces chicken breast shredded or diced (3 cups)
- 8 ounces feta crumbled
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes halved (1 cup)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons zest and juice
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped oregano
Instructions
- Cook orzo to al dente according to package directions. Drain and cool to room temperature.
- Toss pasta with olive oil, zest and juice of lemon, shredded chicken, fresh herbs and feta. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cherry tomatoes and gently toss. Add more lemon if necessary.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg