One-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear seasoned chicken on both sides, cooking until it's 165 degrees internally.
  2. 2Set aside the cooked chicken.
  3. 3Add shallots and garlic to the pot.
  4. 4Once fragrant, deglaze with white wine.
  5. 5Add chicken broth, orzo pasta, salt, and cream.
  6. 6Cook the orzo until tender, adding more broth if needed.
  7. 7Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8Add back in the sliced chicken and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder for seasoning chicken
  • 2.5 cup orzo
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp chopped shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 16 oz chicken broth, add more as needed
  • 0.33 cup cream
  • 0.5 juice of lemon
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 0.5 cup parmesan

Equipment

one pot

Tips

  • Adding in veggies to add even more nutrients.
  • It's full of flavor and the best part is - less dishes!