Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Recipe
This Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, tangy lemon, and comforting orzo pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add orzo to the skillet and stir to coat with oil. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve the lemon chicken orzo garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier texture, optionally add a tablespoon of butter when stirring in the chicken and cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg