# Lemon Parmesan Chicken Orzo

A high-protein, low-calorie Lemon Parmesan Chicken Orzo dish, perfect for meal prepping.

- Servings: 7 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Season 2 pounds of cubed chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then mix until well coated.
2. Add the chicken breast to a pan over medium heat, spread it out, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until nearly done.
3. Just before the chicken is done, add one large diced shallot and 3 teaspoons of minced garlic.
4. Keep cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until nice and fragrant.
5. Add 2 and 1/2 cups of dry orzo and toast it until it has a nice light toast.
6. Add in 6 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of peas and carrots.
7. Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then throw your lid on.
8. Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo has absorbed the chicken broth and is tender.
9. Add the zest of two lemons and the juice of those lemons.
10. Add one block of reduced-fat cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded parmesan.
11. Stir until the cheese is melted and you have a nice little cream sauce.
12. Divide the prepared meal into seven meal prep containers.

## Equipment

- pan
- lid
- meal prep containers
- large skillet

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## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8grNuFJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/29bf58fe-bf9f-462c-adaa-75334a63ea7a
- Extracted: 2026-04-11

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