# One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

A zesty, creamy, one-pot meal packed with chicken, parmesan, and herbs—ready in 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 breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high heat.
3. Add in the chicken and season it with 1 teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
4. Brown the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
6. Add in a quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
7. Add in 1 pound (16 ounces) of orzo pasta and 2 tablespoons of dried basil.
8. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer.
9. Once 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).
10. Every couple of minutes, give it a little stir to make sure that the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
11. Turn off the heat and add in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a quarter cup of salted butter.
12. Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and smooth.

## Equipment

- deep 12-inch skillet
- braiser
- 6-quart pot
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- spoon
- lemon juicer

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17PnEwLXjj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e7fddaa0-d5af-4196-af27-29fe4dbaa50e
- Extracted: 2025-10-04

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