Description
Balsamic Chicken Orzo is a delightful dish that marries tender chicken and flavorful orzo, all coated in a tangy balsamic glaze. It’s perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the balsamic mixture over the cooked chicken and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm. In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain any excess liquid from the orzo, stir in the sautéed spinach, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the orzo mixture on plates, top with balsamic chicken, drizzle with remaining balsamic glaze, and garnish with feta and parsley if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for extra flavor and ensure not to overcook it. Feel free to add more vegetables or cheese variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg