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Lemon Chicken with Orzo

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 15 oz chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and then dredge in flour mixture to coat. Shake off excess.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on each side and 165 degrees.
  3. 3
    In separate skillet, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil and cook until spinach is wilted.