Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Meal Prep

25 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the onion, grate the garlic and parmesan, and then zest and juice the lemon.
  2. 2Dice the onion, grate the garlic and parmesan, and then zest and juice the lemon.
  3. 3Dice the onion, grate the garlic and parmesan, and then zest and juice the lemon.
  4. 4Dice the chicken, season with smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix well.
  5. 5Dice the chicken, season with smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix well.
  6. 6Dice the chicken, season with smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, dried oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix well.
  7. 7Sear the chicken in a hot pan until golden (6-8 minutes), then remove and set aside.
  8. 8Sear the chicken in a hot pan until golden (6-8 minutes), then remove and set aside.
  9. 9Sear the chicken in a hot pan until golden (6-8 minutes), then remove and set aside.
  10. 10In the same pan, cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
  11. 11In the same pan, cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
  12. 12In the same pan, cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Add the orzo and then pour in the chicken stock.
  14. 14Add the orzo and then pour in the chicken stock.
  15. 15Add the orzo and then pour in the chicken stock.
  16. 16Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is just tender.
  17. 17Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is just tender.
  18. 18Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is just tender.
  19. 19Stir in the milk and cream, and then stir through the lemon zest. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  20. 20Stir in the milk and cream, and then stir through the lemon zest. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  21. 21Stir in the milk and cream, and then stir through the lemon zest. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  22. 22Add in the peas and spinach.
  23. 23Add in the peas and spinach.
  24. 24Add in the peas and spinach.
  25. 25Return the chicken to the pan, and then add in the lemon juice.
  26. 26Return the chicken to the pan, and then add in the lemon juice.
  27. 27Return the chicken to the pan, and then add in the lemon juice.
  28. 28Fold through the parmesan.
  29. 29Fold through the parmesan.
  30. 30Fold through the parmesan.
  31. 31Portion into containers, and add more cheese.
  32. 32Portion into containers, and add more cheese.
  33. 33Portion into containers, and add more cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs, Boneless & Skinless
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs, Boneless & Skinless
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs, Boneless & Skinless
  • 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Brown Onion, Finely Diced
  • 1 Brown Onion, Finely Diced
  • 1 Brown Onion, Finely Diced
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced or Grated
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced or Grated
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced or Grated
  • 400 g Orzo (Risoni)
  • 400 g Orzo (Risoni)
  • 400 g Orzo (Risoni)
  • 800 ml Chicken Stock
  • 800 ml Chicken Stock
  • 800 ml Chicken Stock
  • 300 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 300 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 300 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 60 ml Thickened Cream
  • 60 ml Thickened Cream
  • 60 ml Thickened Cream
  • 1 Lemon zest
  • 1 Lemon zest
  • 1 Lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 40 g Parmesan, Finely Grated
  • 40 g Parmesan, Finely Grated
  • 40 g Parmesan, Finely Grated
  • 120 g Baby Spinach
  • 120 g Baby Spinach
  • 120 g Baby Spinach
  • 120 g Frozen Peas
  • 120 g Frozen Peas
  • 120 g Frozen Peas

Equipment

hot pancontainers

Tips

  • Holds up to 4 days in the fridge.
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