1-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breast with salt.
  2. 2Season chicken breast with pepper.
  3. 3Season chicken breast with the seasonings listed in the caption.
  4. 4Add olive oil to the chicken.
  5. 5Mix the seasonings and oil into the chicken.
  6. 6Cook the chicken on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until juicy.
  7. 7Slice the cooked chicken breast.
  8. 8Toast the orzo pasta in the same pan for a few minutes.
  9. 9Add chicken bone broth to the orzo.
  10. 10Add chopped garlic to the orzo and broth mixture.
  11. 11Let the orzo cook for 12-15 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  12. 12Add Parmesan cheese to the al dente orzo.
  13. 13Add dried herbs to the orzo.
  14. 14Add a splash of fat-free heavy cream.
  15. 15Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
  16. 16Add back the chicken juices to the orzo.
  17. 17Mix everything together.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Seasonings
  • Orzo pasta
  • Chicken bone broth
  • Chopped garlic
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Dried herbs
  • Fat-free heavy cream
  • Lemon juice

Equipment

PanCutting boardKnifeTongsWooden spoon

Tips

  • Add back the chicken juices to the orzo for extra flavor.