Tasty and Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Recipe//low carb

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano in a bowl; mix well and set aside to marinate.

Place a pan on the stove and add 3 tablespoons of oil; heat until hot.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add more oil, then add crushed garlic and finely chopped onion; cook until softened.

Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and stir well.

Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt; cover the pan and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, uncover the pan and add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and fresh spinach; mix well.

Return the chicken to the pan and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle fresh dill on top before serving.

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