used this recipe i found on pinterest tastes pretty good! it made way more than i expected so me and my roommates will have some and more for a few days 🙂

by BroadOpening1154

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  2. BroadOpening1154

    recipe in third photo i’ll put it here too! Ingredients:
    For the Chicken:
    • 1.75 Ib boneless skinless chicken thighs (800g)
    • 1 tsp salt (5g)
    • 1 tsp black pepper (3g)
    • 1 tsp garlic powder (3g)
    • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (2g)
    • Itsp olive oil (15 ml)

    For the Orzo:
    • 11/2 cups dry orzo pasta (300g)
    • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (120g)
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced (9g)
    • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    (720 ml)
    • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt or light cream (120g)
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • Juice of 1 large lemon (45 ml)

    Add-Ins:
    • 3 cups fresh spinach (90g)
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    (20g)

    Instructions:
    1.Season the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
    2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
    3. Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    4. Toast the Orzo: Stir in dry orzo and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast.
    5. Simmer the Orzo: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and creamy.
    6. Make It Creamy: Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan until smooth.
    7.Add Spinach: Fold in spinach and let it wilt into the orzo.
    8. Finish the Dish: Nestle chicken back into the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to warm through and absorb flavor.

  3. blonde98

    You did a great job, it looks phenomenal!!

  4. SupaKoopa714

    I’ve had half a box of orzo floating around in my pantry for a while, I think I know what I’m gonna do with it now!