Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo
A bright and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and tender orzo pasta.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 pound orzo pasta
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and the liquid has been mostly absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the lemon zest. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is a great weeknight meal as it cooks all in one pot, minimizing cleanup. You can also add a handful of spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor and nutrients.