Description
Brighten your dinner table with this One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo! Tender chicken simmers in a zesty lemon broth, while orzo absorbs all the delightful flavors. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, providing an explosion of taste in every bite. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, it promises smiles and satisfied appetites around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and zest the lemons.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic & Orzo: Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, then add orzo pasta.
- Pour in Broth & Lemon Juice: Add chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in chopped parsley and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve & Garnish: Serve hot from the pot with a sprinkle of lemon zest on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg