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1-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
30m
Serves 1
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1-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
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30m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Season chicken breast with salt.
2
Season chicken breast with pepper.
3
Season chicken breast with the seasonings listed in the caption.
4
Add olive oil to the chicken.
5
Mix the seasonings and oil into the chicken.
6
Cook the chicken on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until juicy.
7
Slice the cooked chicken breast.
8
Toast the orzo pasta in the same pan for a few minutes.
9
Add chicken bone broth to the orzo.
10
Add chopped garlic to the orzo and broth mixture.
11
Let the orzo cook for 12-15 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
12
Add Parmesan cheese to the al dente orzo.
13
Add dried herbs to the orzo.
14
Add a splash of fat-free heavy cream.
15
Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
16
Add back the chicken juices to the orzo.
17
Mix 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
Pan
Cutting board
Knife
Tongs
Wooden spoon
Tips
Add back the chicken juices to the orzo for extra flavor.
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