Lemon Orzo Delight: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delightful and easy recipe featuring lemon orzo with turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the chicken ham until heated through.
- Drain the orzo, then combine it with the chicken ham, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the dish topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo, easy recipe, turkey bacon, chicken ham