Description
A creamy and tangy lemon chicken orzo dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, zesty lemon, and rich cream makes this meal both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if needed.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg