Creamy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
One of those dishes you’ll want to prepare again is creamy one-pan lemon chicken orzo. It is produced entirely in one pan, so to start, it is quite simple to prepare. It also offers the nicest tastes and textures. You will like the creamy orzo (without any heavy cream!) mixed with succulent bits of chicken and the zesty yet savory flavor of lemon. My family loves this meal because of this. All in all, it’s comfort food to the extreme without being too heavy!
Ingredients Used for Cooking Creamy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
With just a few basic ingredients, this lemon chicken orzo dish creates a vibrant and flavorful masterpiece. This delicious one-pan supper is made up of perfectly seasoned chicken pieces, substantial orzo, and a sauce that explodes with lemony flavor. The recipe card has the precise measurements.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: These, when chopped up, supply the majority of the protein in the meal.
- Seasoning: For a flavorful coating, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and basil are added to the chicken.
- Olive Oil: In order to sear the chicken.
- Butter: To toast the orzo and sauté the shallots and garlic.
- Shallots: Milder and sweeter than typical yellow or white onions, minced shallots work nicely in this recipe so as not to overshadow the other tastes.
- Garlic: For a more flavorful, savory taste.
- Orzo Pasta: Orzo is the foundation of this chicken meal. This quick spaghetti may be found in the pasta section of your neighborhood supermarket.
- Chicken Broth: Enhances the taste of the orzo and aids in its cooking.
- Lemon: Just the appropriate amount of acidity, brightness, and fresh flavor are added by using lemon juice and zest!
- Fresh Baby Spinach: Brings nourishment and color.
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese: To add salty cheesiness and decorate the completed dish.
Recipe
Because you can prepare everything in one pan and with little hands-on time, this dish is ideal for hectic weeknights. The flavors blend together while it all simmers, creating a delicious meal that will melt in your mouth and please everyone.
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into pieces that range from 1 ½ to 2 inches. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and basil.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pan set over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. When the chicken is added to the skillet and cooked for five to seven minutes, it should be largely done. Take off the chicken from the skillet.
- Cook the Pasta: For two minutes, add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet and sauté. Toss the orzo into the skillet, stirring constantly, until it toasts evenly and turns a light golden brown.
- Continue to Cook: Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. To ensure that the orzo cooks through without sticking to the pan, lower the heat to medium and toss from time to time.
- Add the Chicken and Spinach: Add the chicken and spinach to the skillet once the orzo is fully cooked. Simmer, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach has wilted.
- Garnish and Serve: Slices of lemon and parmesan cheese make a nice garnish. Enjoy!
Creamy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
Ingredients
- 1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- Shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into pieces that range from 1 ½ to 2 inches. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and basil.
- In a large pan set over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. When the chicken is added to the skillet and cooked for five to seven minutes, it should be largely done. Take off the chicken from the skillet.
- For two minutes, add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet and sauté. Toss the orzo into the skillet, stirring constantly, until it toasts evenly and turns a light golden brown.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. To ensure that the orzo cooks through without sticking to the pan, lower the heat to medium and toss from time to time.
- Add the chicken and spinach to the skillet once the orzo is fully cooked. Simmer, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach has wilted.
- Slices of lemon and parmesan cheese make a nice garnish. Enjoy!
