on Aug 19, 2023, Updated Sep 06, 2023
Why You’ll Love My Lemon Orzo Bake
This is a complete meal, with lean protein from boneless skinless chicken thighs, carbs from orzo (a glutenous pasta shape like rice), and fiber and nutrients from zucchini. You can use chicken breast instead, but I prefer thighs for their superior flavor and juiciness. Because this dish brings so much ease and simplicity to my weekday menu planning, I often bake multiple servings at a time in individual serving-size dishes.
How To Prepare:
This lemon orzo bake can be prepped and baked directly in an oven-safe dish; I cooked in oven-safe glassware which I could easily pop a lid on and store in the fridge. And for the finishing touch, a dusting of parmesan completes this perfect meal. Let us know how you customize this dish in the comments below!
Variations and Substitutions for Lemon Orzo Bake:
There are so many different ways you can adjust this lemon orzo bake recipe:
You can use boneless, skinless cubed chicken breast instead of chicken thighs if you prefer white meat. The finely chopped zucchini can be replaced with broccoli, bell peppers, or a combination of all three. Try using pastina (small pasta shapes, such as ditalini, quadreti, or little stars) instead of orzo
Best served with
This would go well with a salad like my Simple Green Salad. My Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread would be an excellent complement to this dish. If you want to add more veggies to your meal, my Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a perfect match. If you’re looking for more green, my Sautéed Broccoli with Feta would be a great choice.
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