A hearty portion of orzo, parmesan, lemon, and lean turkey served in a white bowl on a yellow patterned cloth.

Lemon Turkey Orzo Pasta

Name: Lemon Turkey Orzo Pasta
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ (24-ounce) JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin, sliced into 3/8-inch pieces; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

What’s orzo? It’s more substantial than rice, but less substantial than pasta — which makes this Italian weeknight dinner recipe just right. Garlic, parmesan, lemon and lean turkey come together at under 500 calories per serving in this delicious Lemon Turkey Orzo Pasta recipe.

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

4 Servings

tablespoon butter

teaspoon olive oil

1/2

(24-ounce) JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

cup orzo pasta

(14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth

tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

clove garlic, minced

1/2

cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1/4

cup chopped fresh basil

tablespoons lemon juice

In large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey in a single layer in the hot skillet. Continue to cook 2 minutes on each side.

Add orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon zest and garlic to skillet. Reduce heat to simmer.

Cook, covered 15 to 20 minutes stirring once. Orzo should be tender and turkey 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.

Stir in cheese, basil and lemon juice.

Calories

390

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

47g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat