# One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

A creamy, flavorful one-pot lemon chicken and orzo dish packed with chicken, Parmesan, and herbs, ready in just 45 minutes.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Cube about 1 pound of chicken (two chicken breasts) into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or 6-quart pot and heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken to the pan to brown.
4. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
7. Add 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
8. Once the liquid comes to a simmer, add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
9. Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
10. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
11. Once 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).
12. Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
13. Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
14. Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
15. Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- 12-inch deep skillet
- braiser
- 6-quart pot
- measuring cups
- lemon squeezer
- spoon
- lid

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestayathomechef/video/7522519738837241118?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8a2665da-1a00-4996-8306-eb97a427a658
- Extracted: 2025-07-21

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