Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together tender chicken, rich orzo pasta, and a zesty lemon sauce in just one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor from Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken in olive oil until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and orzo, cooking until lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add cream, lemon zest, juice, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook uncovered until orzo is tender and sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg