One-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
A delicious and easy one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta with a refreshing lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until orzo is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, stirring to combine everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for a couple of hours before cooking. Pair with a salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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