Description
One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and perfectly cooked orzo in just one pot, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its bright flavors and comforting aromas, this dish is sure to create joyful memories at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Ensure no orzo sticks to the bottom.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Taste for seasoning; adjust salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as needed. Drizzle with extra lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg