Lemon Chicken Orzo
Lemon Chicken Orzo is a vibrant, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty lemons, and hearty orzo pasta in a delightful broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe guarantees smiles around the dinner table. With its bright flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds—and maybe even thirds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing herbs and squeezing lemon juice into a bowl. Mince garlic and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes each).
- Remove chicken from the pot; add minced garlic and orzo, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the pot, cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in chopped parsley and thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg