Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and flavorful lemon herb orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: One-Pan Lemon Herb Orzo with Chicken, quick meal, one-pan recipe, chicken orzo