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Lemon Garlic Chicken & Orzo Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken & Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cup uncooked orzo
1/4 cup olive oil
6 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
1 lemon - juice and zest
1/4 cup minced parsley
6 cup fresh spinach leaves
2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup basil chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Boil pasta according to package directions, 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain
Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat, cook garlic and red pepper until garlic is golden.
Stir in chicken, season with salt & pepper. Cook about 5 minutes until lightly browned and juices run clear.
Reduce heat and stir in parsley, basil, spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest and orzo. Cook about 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are heated through.
Serve and top with parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.79 Kcal (1628 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.49g	30%
Cholesterol	114.37mg	38%
Sodium	748.77mg	31%
Potassium	798.68mg	17%
Total Carbs	14.6g	5%
Sugars	3.18g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	41.7g	83%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	110.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.15 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.57g	30%
Cholesterol	32.7mg	38%
Sodium	214.07mg	31%
Potassium	228.33mg	17%
Total Carbs	4.17g	5%
Sugars	0.91g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	7%
Protein	11.92g	83%
Vitamin C	5mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	31.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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