Description
A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and refreshing lemon flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, add orzo pasta, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Fold in spinach and Parmesan cheese, allowing spinach to wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and feel free to add extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, lemon, creamy, one-pot meal, quick dinner