Description
A delicious and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken and flavorful orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe pan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on both sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, then pour in the chicken broth followed by the lemon juice and zest. Stir everything to combine evenly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently, with small bubbles forming, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve while hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using bone-in chicken. Add fresh herbs or vegetables for enhanced nutrition. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bake, one pan meal, orzo recipe, weeknight dinner, Mediterranean