Description
A simple one-pan dish featuring lemon, garlic, chicken, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- Orzo pasta (1 cup)
- Chicken broth (2 cups)
- Lemon (1, juiced and zested)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil (2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook chicken until browned.
- Add garlic and lemon zest. Cook briefly.
- Stir in orzo, broth, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg