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One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

This is a one pot meal that can be ready in 40 minutes or less. A great weeknight meal to help you stay out of the kitchen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces *use rotisserie chicken to save time!
  • 1.5 cups Orzo Pasta
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
  • .5 cups 2% or Whole Milk *you can use heavy cream for a thicker consistency
  • 2 Lemons
  • 1 Bag Fresh Spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan *extra for garnish
  • 1 Shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced *or one teaspoon of pre-made minced garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Warm a saute pan on medium heat and add oil. Cook your chicken pieces until done, occasionally stirring. About 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and place in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Add a little more live oil to pan with minced garlic and chopped shallots. Cook until soft and fragrant. About 5 minutes.
  • Add orzo pasta. Stir until orzo is coated in oil and slightly browned. This will help prevent the grains from sticking. 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and milk. Stir until combined. Add zest and juice from both lemons.
  • Reduce heat and cover, occasionally stirring. Cook until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid and is soft. 7-9 minutes.
  • Add shredded Parmesan and stir until melted. Finally, add the spinach and cover until wilted. About 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chicken and stir until thoroughly combined! Then serve with shredded Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley! Dinner is done!