Description
One Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken and Orzo is a delightful, one-pan dish that combines succulent chicken with creamy lemon butter sauce and tender orzo pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe bursts with fresh flavors and is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of zesty lemon and rich butter creates an irresistible aroma, making every bite a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Gather ingredients, mince garlic, chop parsley, and let the chicken come to room temperature.
- Sear Chicken: Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- Add Garlic and Orzo: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add orzo, stirring to coat.
- Combine: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; scrape any bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish: Stir in remaining butter and parsley until creamy. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg