Description
One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is a delightful culinary escape to the Mediterranean, featuring tender chicken breasts combined with chewy orzo pasta, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic—all cooked in one pot for an easy yet impressive meal. This vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates cherished moments around the dinner table, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and herbs.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes per side). Remove from the pot.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same pot for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add orzo, lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth to the pot; stir well.
- Return seared chicken to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in chopped herbs before serving. Drizzle with sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg