One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube about 1 pound of chicken (two chicken breasts) into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Cube about 1 pound of chicken (two chicken breasts) into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Cube about 1 pound of chicken (two chicken breasts) into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or 6-quart pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or 6-quart pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or 6-quart pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add the chicken to the pan to brown.
  8. 8Add the chicken to the pan to brown.
  9. 9Add the chicken to the pan to brown.
  10. 10Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  11. 11Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  12. 12Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  13. 13Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  14. 14Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  15. 15Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  16. 16Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  17. 17Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  18. 18Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  19. 19Add 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  20. 20Add 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  21. 21Add 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  22. 22Once the liquid comes to a simmer, add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
  23. 23Once the liquid comes to a simmer, add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
  24. 24Once the liquid comes to a simmer, add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
  25. 25Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
  26. 26Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
  27. 27Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
  28. 28Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
  29. 29Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
  30. 30Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
  31. 31Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking (about 9-10 minutes).
  32. 32Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking (about 9-10 minutes).
  33. 33Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking (about 9-10 minutes).
  34. 34Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  35. 35Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  36. 36Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  37. 37Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  38. 38Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  39. 39Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  40. 40Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
  41. 41Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
  42. 42Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
  43. 43Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.
  44. 44Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.
  45. 45Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup salted butter

Equipment

cutting boardknife12-inch deep skilletbraiser6-quart potmeasuring cupslemon squeezerspoonlid

Tips

  • If you want to add veggies, add some asparagus tips or frozen broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.