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One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is a delightful dish combining tender chicken, zesty lemon, and flavorful orzo, all in one pot for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot.
  3. In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Add orzo pasta and chicken broth; stir to combine.
  5. Return seared chicken to the pot along with lemon juice and zest. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender.
  6. Fluff with a fork before serving directly from the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 12g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. Customize it by swapping proteins or adding vegetables.

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