Spinach and Lemon Chicken Orzo
- 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Lea & Perrin's Chicken Marinade
- 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Orzo
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 whole White Onion, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1/2 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
- 3 stalks Celery, Chopped
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach, Packed
- 1 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning Spice Blend
- For the chicken, combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chicken marinade in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Put the chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken, put it in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove thicken from the marinade.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat, add chicken and cook chicken breasts for about 6 minute per side or until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the orzo.
- Bring chicken stock to a boil, then add in the orzo.
- Return to a boil, then let it simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate large skillet, warm olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add onion, garlic, jalepeno and celery.
- Cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Then add spinach to the skillet and let it simmer with the other ingredients.
- Once chicken and orzo are cooked, add them to the skillet and stir together cooking over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Add in lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic salt, pepper and Italian seasoning blend.
- Adjust spices to taste and serve.
- Recipe inspired by Bake Your Days Spinach Lemon Orzo Soup here on Tasty Kitchen.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spinach-and-lemon-chicken-orzo/ (may not work)