Directions
- 1Cube about 1 pound of chicken (two chicken breasts) into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and heat over medium-high heat.
- 3Add the chicken to the hot oil.
- 4Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 5Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
- 7Add a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- 8Add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
- 9Add 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
- 10Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- 11Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
- 12Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
- 13Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- 14Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
- 15Add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
- 16Stir until the butter is melted and smooth.
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 Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup salted butter
Equipment
knifecutting boarddeep 12-inch skillet (braiser) or 6-quart potmeasuring spoonsmeasuring cupslemon squeezerspatula
Tips
- For vegetables, add asparagus tips or a bag of frozen broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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