Lemon Orzo Chicken Pasta
Light and simple. Orzo pasta with lemon juice, chicken, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and spinach. I typically use a rotisserie chicken, since they are typically packed with great flavor already.
Ingredients
4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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Combine chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper with orzo pasta.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors mingle, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
855 calories; 29.1 g total fat; 119 mg cholesterol; 476 mg sodium. 88.6 g carbohydrates; 60 g protein; Full Nutrition
