# Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

Day twenty-nine brings you this creamy delicious lemon chicken risoni, which is a perfect quick and easy family weeknight dinner made in one pan.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into slices
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup risoni/orzo (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup thickened cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Lemon balm or freshly chopped parlsey, for garnish

## Instructions

1. Grate some lemon zest.
2. Add garlic, oregano, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the chicken.
3. Mix the chicken with the spices.
4. Place the seasoned chicken in a pan, add lemon slices and butter.
5. Cook the chicken until golden brown.
6. Remove the chicken from the pan.
7. Add uncooked risoni to the same pan.
8. Pour chicken stock into the pan with the risoni.
9. Add thickened cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the risoni.
10. Stir the risoni mixture.
11. Add baby spinach leaves and grated parmesan cheese to the risoni.
12. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese is incorporated.
13. Serve the creamy lemon chicken risoni with the cooked chicken and garnish with lemon balm or parsley.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- grater
- white pan
- pepper grinder
- olive oil dispenser
- skillet
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- plate

## Tips

- This recipe is part of a 30-day family dinners on a budget series.
- It's designed for minimal preparation and cleanup, suitable for quick weeknight dinners.
- You can use any vegetables you like; spinach is recommended for no chopping.
- It's an all-in-one-pan meal.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cym-xuqSZh4/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/86b49dcc-f118-4a2e-84fd-c3d5cbd70515
- Extracted: 2025-10-08

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