Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Orzo with Spinach

 

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup dry orzo pasta

2 cups fresh spinach

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

Season chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic

powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Grill or cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for

5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then

slice.

Cook orzo according to package instructions until tender.

Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over

medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30

seconds.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Stir in cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and

Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

Top with sliced grilled chicken and garnish with fresh

parsley before serving.