Lemon Chicken Orzo Bakes
Bright and zesty, this bake combines tender chicken with lemon and herbs for a fresh, flavorful twist on meal prep that won’t feel heavy.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 tablespoons orzo uncooked(5.25oz)
- 1.25 cups chicken broth
- 25 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons dill
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 14g
- 1 tablespoon butter 14g
- 1/2 small onion diced (75g)
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups asparagus diced (165g)
- 2 handfuls spinach diced (100g)
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 28g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and arrange 5 oven safe containers on a cookie sheet.
- To each bowl add 3 tablespoons of orzo and 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
- Dice up chicken and season it with the oregano, dill, paprika, salt and pepper. Place 5 ounces of chicken in each bowl right on top of the orzo and in the center. Do not mix it in.
- Heat up the olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and let simmer about 30 seconds. Add the onions and asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the spinach and let cook another 1-2 minutes until it softens. Add some lemon zest and a squeeze of half the lemon.
- Divide up the veggies into the 5 bowls, placing right on top of the chicken and orzo. Do not stir. Top all the bowls with some of the parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Stir well and let cool before covering with lids and placing in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Search Myfitnesspal or the Macros first apps for, "Stay Fit Mom Lemon Chicken Orzo Bakes" to log in your food diary.
Let the casseroles sit for 5-10 minutes before consuming to allow juices to absorb into the orzo. Stir them well. The juices will absorb in the fridge and should reheat perfectly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.9g | Protein: 30.3g | Fat: 10.8g