Description
This One-pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo is a quick, flavorful comfort dish that brings families together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast, cooking until golden brown and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic, letting it sizzle for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Gradually add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add orzo pasta, stirring gently. Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Step 4: Incorporate heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until creamy and well blended.
- Step 5: Fold in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow spinach to wilt and cheese to melt.
- Step 6: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Step 7: Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For an extra citrusy kick, add a bit of lemon zest just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: one-pot, creamy lemon chicken orzo, chicken dinner, Italian cuisine, quick meal