Lemon Parmesan Chicken Orzo
Directions
- 1Season 2 pounds of cubed chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then mix until well coated.
- 2Add the chicken breast to a pan over medium heat, spread it out, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until nearly done.
- 3Just before the chicken is done, add one large diced shallot and 3 teaspoons of minced garlic.
- 4Keep cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until nice and fragrant.
- 5Add 2 and 1/2 cups of dry orzo and toast it until it has a nice light toast.
- 6Add in 6 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of peas and carrots.
- 7Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then throw your lid on.
- 8Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo has absorbed the chicken broth and is tender.
- 9Add the zest of two lemons and the juice of those lemons.
- 10Add one block of reduced-fat cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded parmesan.
- 11Stir until the cheese is melted and you have a nice little cream sauce.
- 12Divide the prepared meal into seven meal prep containers.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cubed chicken breast, raw & skinless
- 2.5 cups dry orzo pasta
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 3 cups frozen peas & carrots
- 1 block reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- juice of 2 lemons
- lemon zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Equipment
panlidmeal prep containerslarge skillet
Tips
- Meal prep doesn't have to suck. Your diet doesn't have to suck. It's recipes like this that'll have you enjoying your diet and melting off that body fat.
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