Description
A delightful one-pot dish combining tender chicken with zesty lemon flavor and perfectly cooked orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your skillet: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken: While the oil heats up, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. You can rub the spices into the chicken to ensure better flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook them for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Prepare the garlic: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Toast the orzo: Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and toast it for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Return chicken to skillet: Once boiling, return the browned chicken to the skillet. Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the lemon zest. Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer: Allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Fluff and garnish: Fluff the orzo and chicken before serving. Top with fresh parsley or dill.
Notes
Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, one-pot meal, orzo, lemon chicken, easy chicken recipes