Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo is a vibrant and comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with zesty lemon and creamy orzo pasta. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare but also delivers restaurant-quality flavors that’ll brighten any dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, each bite offers a burst of sunshine, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and orzo: Stir in minced garlic and orzo pasta; cook for another minute.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice: Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish with herbs: Stir in chopped parsley or thyme just before serving.
- Serve: Plate the dish and drizzle with soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg