Lemon-Chive Chicken

Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli and Orzo
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Wine Recommendation

Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half lengthwise. Pound chicken to an even thickness using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.
  3. Meanwhile, grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon. Stir together lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, chives, broth, garlic powder, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
  4. Add sauce to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring often, just until thoroughly heated. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups orzo (8 oz)
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook orzo according to package directions.
  2. Toss together broccoli, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  3. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Toss with cheese and orzo.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
257
316
573
Fat (g) 10 12 22
Sat. Fat (g) 4 3 7
Protein (g) 37 11 48
Carb (g) 3 46 49
Fiber (g) 0 5 5
Sodium (mg) 284 406 690

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