Name: Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup broccoli florets; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Description

Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry is a zesty, colorful one-pan meal that’s ready in 35 minutes! Tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and lemony orzo come together in this fresh, weeknight-friendly dish your family will request again and again. It’s hearty, healthy, and anything but boring. Try it today!

Ingredients

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1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Cook orzo in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Toss in zucchini, red bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Add cooked orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
Toss everything until evenly coated and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley if using. Serve warm.