# One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

A creamy and 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 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 the pot and heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken to the hot oil.
4. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 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 a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
8. 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 and cover with a lid.
12. Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
13. Every couple of minutes, give it a stir to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
14. Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
15. Add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
16. Stir until the butter is melted and smooth.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- deep 12-inch skillet (braiser) or 6-quart pot
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- lemon squeezer
- spatula

## Tips

- For vegetables, add asparagus tips or a bag of frozen broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8h4VNh9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/98717ce8-2b9b-4d93-b48f-db150e488310
- Extracted: 2025-07-16

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