Lemon Chicken Orzo
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Orzo
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One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo is a comforting, well-rounded meal! Tender, juicy chicken pieces are joined with orzo pasta in a bright lemon sauce, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness! Your whole family will adore this tasty dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cube 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast, into about 1 ½ inch to 2-inch pieces. Evenly coat the chicken with 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, the chicken should be mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter, 2 shallots, and 2 cloves garlic, to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup orzo pasta to the skillet, continually stir, and toss until evenly toasted and light golden brown.
- Pour in 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest. Reduce the heat to medium and stir occasionally to evenly cook the orzo without letting it stick to the skillet.
- Once the orzo is cooked through, add the chicken and 2 cups baby spinach, to the skillet. Stir and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon slices and shredded parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
572mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1.207IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1.207IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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