LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN ORZO

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large deep skillet on medium high heat and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2Fully cook the diced chicken with lemon pepper seasoning.
  3. 3Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. 4In the same pan, spray again with a little more cooking spray.
  5. 5Cook onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  6. 6Add the dry orzo and toast for another minute.
  7. 7Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  8. 8Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9Remove from heat and add half & half, mustard, spinach, lemon juice.
  10. 10Stir until the spinach has wilted.
  11. 11Add the cooked chicken and season with any more salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 0.5 small white onion chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz orzo pasta
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2.5 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
  • cooking spray
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

large deep skillet

Tips

  • You could make this one even easier by using ground chicken instead of chicken breast.
  • Check your lemon pepper seasoning for salt and adjust salt levels as needed.