Description
A delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon with soft orzo pasta for a satisfying Greek-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (like parsley and dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Brown the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic to the same pot and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toast the orzo: Add orzo to the pot with the garlic and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice: Carefully pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer with chicken: Return browned chicken to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs or lemon wedges. Pairs well with salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, orzo pasta, lemon chicken recipe, one-pot meal