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Lemon Chicken, Spinach and Orzo Soup

One pot Lemon Chicken, Spinach and Orzo Soup is fresh, filling and wonderful for an easy weeknight dinner that's perfect for a chilly night!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • Zest and juice of a lemon

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until lightly browned, but don't cook all the way through, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot onto a plate. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pot along with the onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes and then add in the garlic. Sauté another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the broth to the pot, stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add in the orzo and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes and then add in the spinach, chicken and dill. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Nutritional info based on 6 servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.