High Protein Chicken Artichoke Orzo Skillet: A Delicious One-Pan Meal!
A flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal featuring chicken, artichokes, and orzo pasta, packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add orzo, artichoke hearts, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or basil.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg