Creamy Chicken Orzo
This Creamy Chicken Orzo delivers 51g protein and 544 calories per serving, making it ideal for hitting moderate protein targets without excess calories. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, so you can batch cook once and eat through the week. Built for lifters who need sustained energy and steady protein intake between training days.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Celery(240g)
- •Carrots(240g)
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1920g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Pasta, Orzo, White, Dry(454g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •1 Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Garlic powder(6g)
- •Italian seasoning(5g)
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion, celery, carrots and ½ teaspoon of the salt and cook until the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes longer.
- 2Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- 3Once the stock is boiling, stir in the chicken and orzo. Reduce the heat to medium and add the parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
- 4Simmer until the veggies are tender, the orzo is creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
544
calories
51g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 67g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 546 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.2g
6 servings per batch · ~643g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Chicken Orzo have per serving?
Each serving delivers 51g of protein and 544 calories with 8g fat and 67g carbs. This is a high-protein option with substantial carbohydrate content for workout support.
How long does Creamy Chicken Orzo take to make?
Quick prep recipe that yields 6 servings in one stovetop session, giving you multiple dinner portions prepped and ready for the week ahead.
Is Creamy Chicken Orzo good for muscle gain?
At 51g protein per serving and 67g carbs, this recipe directly supports muscle gain phases with sufficient protein and carbs for training days and recovery. The calorie density at 544 per serving makes it ideal for eating in a slight surplus.
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