Lemon Pepper Chicken: Easy Broccoli Orzo Delight for Dinner
A delightful and easy recipe for Lemon Pepper Chicken served with Broccoli and Orzo, perfect for a quick dinner meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic.
- Add the chicken breast and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over the chicken.
- In the last 5 minutes, add broccoli florets to the skillet.
- Once cooked, stir in cooked orzo and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and seasoning for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Chicken, Broccoli, Orzo, Easy Dinner