Healthy Recipe of the Week

If you are craving a simple stew inspired by the Greek soup avgolemono, this is the recipe for you! It is recommended to prepare with a homemade stock.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Ingredients 

• 1/3 cup Dry Whole-Wheat Orzo
• 2 cups Chicken Stock (*homemade is preferred.)
• (1) Egg (well whisked)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 1/2 cups Chicken Breast (cooked and shredded)
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• (1) Scallion (thinly sliced)

Directions

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo, stir, and boil until just al dente (5 minutes).

In another medium pot over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and lemon juice until foamy. Continue to whisk while slowly pouring the hot stock into the egg mixture. 

Return the egg-stock mixture to the pot and stir in the cooked orzo. Simmer while whisking until the liquid thickens to the consistency of heavy cream (1 – 3 minutes). 

Stir in the chicken and salt. Top with the scallions.

Yields: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 1/2 cups): 350 Calories | 7g Total Fat | 1.5g Saturated Fat | 27g Carbohydrates | 3g Fiber | 3g Total Sugar | 0g Added Sugar | 41g Protein | 390mg Sodium

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Chef Kate. (2025, March/April). Creamy lemon chicken orzo. Nutrition Action, P. 21.