Instant Pot Chicken with Orzo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop a quarter of an onion and some garlic.
  2. 2Chop a quarter of an onion and some garlic.
  3. 3Chop a quarter of an onion and some garlic.
  4. 4Cut one and a half lemons and set aside.
  5. 5Cut one and a half lemons and set aside.
  6. 6Cut one and a half lemons and set aside.
  7. 7Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut off any undesirable parts and slice the chicken very thin to make cutlets.
  8. 8Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut off any undesirable parts and slice the chicken very thin to make cutlets.
  9. 9Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut off any undesirable parts and slice the chicken very thin to make cutlets.
  10. 10Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh thyme, a little olive oil, and some lemon juice.
  11. 11Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh thyme, a little olive oil, and some lemon juice.
  12. 12Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh thyme, a little olive oil, and some lemon juice.
  13. 13Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add some olive oil.
  14. 14Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add some olive oil.
  15. 15Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add some olive oil.
  16. 16Sear the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, then set aside.
  17. 17Sear the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, then set aside.
  18. 18Sear the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, then set aside.
  19. 19Add the chopped onions to the Instant Pot and sauté, then add the chopped garlic.
  20. 20Add the chopped onions to the Instant Pot and sauté, then add the chopped garlic.
  21. 21Add the chopped onions to the Instant Pot and sauté, then add the chopped garlic.
  22. 22Once the onions and garlic are nicely sautéed, deglaze the pot with a splash of lemon juice, scraping up anything from the bottom.
  23. 23Once the onions and garlic are nicely sautéed, deglaze the pot with a splash of lemon juice, scraping up anything from the bottom.
  24. 24Once the onions and garlic are nicely sautéed, deglaze the pot with a splash of lemon juice, scraping up anything from the bottom.
  25. 25Add two cups of orzo to the pot and mix it around.
  26. 26Add two cups of orzo to the pot and mix it around.
  27. 27Add two cups of orzo to the pot and mix it around.
  28. 28Add the remaining lemon juice and four cups of chicken broth to the pot.
  29. 29Add the remaining lemon juice and four cups of chicken broth to the pot.
  30. 30Add the remaining lemon juice and four cups of chicken broth to the pot.
  31. 31Season the orzo with salt and garlic powder, and add some fresh parsley.
  32. 32Season the orzo with salt and garlic powder, and add some fresh parsley.
  33. 33Season the orzo with salt and garlic powder, and add some fresh parsley.
  34. 34Return the seared chicken and any chicken juice to the pot.
  35. 35Return the seared chicken and any chicken juice to the pot.
  36. 36Return the seared chicken and any chicken juice to the pot.
  37. 37Add a tiny knob of butter.
  38. 38Add a tiny knob of butter.
  39. 39Add a tiny knob of butter.
  40. 40Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for six minutes.
  41. 41Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for six minutes.
  42. 42Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for six minutes.
  43. 43Once the red valve drops down, open the Instant Pot.
  44. 44Once the red valve drops down, open the Instant Pot.
  45. 45Once the red valve drops down, open the Instant Pot.
  46. 46Top with some fresh parsley before serving.
  47. 47Top with some fresh parsley before serving.
  48. 48Top with some fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • 1.5 lemons
  • 1.5 lemons
  • 1.5 lemons
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • chicken, washed and patted dry
  • chicken, washed and patted dry
  • chicken, washed and patted dry
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh thyme
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter

Equipment

Instant Potknife

Tips

  • Do not overcrowd the Instant Pot when searing chicken.
  • Season the orzo as it's like rice.
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