One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo
Directions
- 1Cube about 1 pound of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high heat.
- 3Add in the chicken and season it with 1 teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 4Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
- 6Add in a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- 7Add in 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta and 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
- 8Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer.
- 9Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, pop a lid on, and let it simmer until the pasta is done cooking (about 9 to 10 minutes).
- 10Every couple of minutes, give it a little stir to make sure that the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- 11Turn off the heat and add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
- 12Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.
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
Equipment
deep 12-inch skilletbraiser6-quart potknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsspoonlemon juicer
Tips
- Add asparagus tips, broccoli, or a bag of frozen broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.