# Lemon Chicken Orzo

This one-pan lemon chicken orzo is a quick, easy, healthy, and delicious dinner that even kids will love.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 zest and juice of lemon
- 1 handful spinach
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan

## Instructions

1. In a 9x13 dish, add orzo, broth, cream, lemon zest and juice and stir.
2. Dump in a handful of spinach, then place chicken thighs on top.
3. Drizzle with avocado oil and add your seasonings on top.
4. Cover and bake at 400 F for 30 minutes.
5. Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes.

## Equipment

- 9x13 dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Sni6o4duZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fef79b4c-8873-48d6-ae8b-398691a65b09
- Extracted: 2026-06-27

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