One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube about 1 pound of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Cube about 1 pound of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Cube about 1 pound of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or a 6-quart pot and heat it over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or a 6-quart pot and heat it over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a deep 12-inch skillet or a 6-quart pot and heat it over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add the cubed chicken to the pan to brown.
  8. 8Add the cubed chicken to the pan to brown.
  9. 9Add the cubed chicken to the pan to brown.
  10. 10Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  11. 11Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  12. 12Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  13. 13Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, giving it an occasional stir.
  14. 14Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, giving it an occasional stir.
  15. 15Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, giving it an occasional stir.
  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 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  20. 20Add 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  21. 21Add 0.25 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 all ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
  29. 29Stir all ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
  30. 30Stir all ingredients 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 done cooking, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
  35. 35Let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking, which will take about 9 to 10 minutes.
  36. 36Let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking, 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. 40Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  41. 41Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  42. 42Once the orzo is done, turn off the heat.
  43. 43Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
  44. 44Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 cup of salted butter.
  45. 45Add 0.5 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 0.25 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
  • 1 pound chicken
  • 1 pound chicken
  • 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 freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup salted butter

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can add vegetables like asparagus tips or frozen broccoli to this dish. Add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.