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 the pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and heat over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add the chicken to the hot oil.
  8. 8Add the chicken to the hot oil.
  9. 9Add the chicken to the hot oil.
  10. 10Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  11. 11Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  12. 12Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 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 a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  20. 20Add a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  21. 21Add a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  22. 22Add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
  23. 23Add 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta.
  24. 24Add 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 and cover with a lid.
  32. 32Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
  33. 33Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
  34. 34Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
  35. 35Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
  36. 36Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
  37. 37Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  38. 38Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  39. 39Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  40. 40Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
  41. 41Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
  42. 42Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
  43. 43Add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
  44. 44Add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
  45. 45Add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
  46. 46Stir until the butter is melted and smooth.
  47. 47Stir until the butter is melted and smooth.
  48. 48Stir until the butter is 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 Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 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.