Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
216 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
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This one-pot lemon chicken orzo comes together in under 35 minutes, making it the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh asparagus cut into 1" pieces
- 3 to 5 ounces spinach or kale
- Zest and juice from one lemon
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is thoroughly cooked then remove it from the skillet onto a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet then add in the onion. Sauté for one minute or until the onion starts to soften.
- Add in the orzo and garlic and sauté for about a minute. Pour in the chicken broth, stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes and then add the asparagus. Simmer covered for an additional 5 minutes, then add the spinach. Cook for one minute or until spinach is wilted. Remove the lid and if there is any excess liquid remaining continue to cook uncovered for another minute.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until everything is combined. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Storing: Lemon orzo with chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Lemon orzo with chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Put leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat until everything is warmed through. Top with additional cheese as necessary.
- Reheat: Put leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat until everything is warmed through. Top with additional cheese as necessary.
- Freezing: If you’d like to freeze any leftovers, add individual portions to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags with as much air removed as possible. Freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to serve, let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
- If you’d like to freeze any leftovers, add individual portions to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags with as much air removed as possible. Freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to serve, let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
8.2g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
216 reviews
Excellent
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