Creamy Orzo with Crispy Chicken
50 min · 3 servings · 780 kcal/serving
Creamy Orzo with Crispy Chicken – at a glance
Creamy Orzo with Crispy Chicken is a high-protein Fitaily recipe for 3 servings (dinner). You can make it in about 50 minutes. One serving has about 780 kcal, 72.6 g protein, 77.6 g carbs, 17.9 g fat.
A delicious, high-protein meal prep dish featuring crispy breaded chicken breast served alongside a creamy, savory orzo pasta cooked with mushrooms, garlic, and a touch of lemon.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 780 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 72.6 g |
| Carbs | 77.6 g |
| Fat | 17.9 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Which diet is this recipe for?
Fitaily tags: wysokobiałkowy. Meal: kolacja. Tags come from the recipe author, not from a lab.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 30 g Plain flour
- 50 g Egg
- 60 g Bread crumbs
- 190 g Orzo pasta
- 15 g Light butter
- 75 g Red onion
- 80 g Mushrooms
- 15 g Garlic
- 150 ml Part-skim milk
- 60 g Light cream cheese
- 150 ml Chicken stock
- 15 ml Lemon juice
- 30 g Low fat grated cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven or air fryer. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with bread crumbs.
- Spray chicken with cooking spray and cook until golden and crispy (approx. 15-20 mins depending on method).
- While chicken cooks, boil orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, melt light butter. Sauté diced red onion and mushrooms until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in 1-2 tsp of flour to the vegetables to help thicken the sauce.
- Pour in chicken stock and milk. Bring to a simmer, then stir in light cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked orzo to the sauce, stir in the low-fat cheese, lemon juice, and season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy orzo topped with the crispy chicken.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Creamy Orzo with Crispy Chicken?
One serving has about 780 kcal, 72.6 g protein, 77.6 g carbs, 17.9 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.