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chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative with a similar cooking profile.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are cheaper and add more flavor.

Season chicken thighs with lemon butter garlic seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken thighs, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Add minced garlic (about 6 cloves) to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Add orzo to the skillet and toast it with the garlic, stirring to prevent burning.

Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add the remaining chicken broth to the skillet and stir well.

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, along with any juices, and cover with a lid.

Add broccoli to the skillet and let it steam for about 10 minutes until tender.

Once everything is cooked, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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