Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta in a creamy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy lemon chicken orzo, one pan meal, easy dinner recipe