Easy One-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken & Orzo
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs and flavorful orzo in a lemon garlic broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir in the orzo pasta.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and stir in optional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra zest, consider adding capers or olives. Chicken breasts can also be used but thighs are recommended for juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg