One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
One-pan lemon chicken orzo is a bright, light dinner — golden seared chicken, tender orzo simmered in lemony chicken stock, wilted spinach and a shower of Parmesan, all from a single pan.
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 8.8g · Energy from macros: 35% protein / 38% carbs / 26% fat
Ingredients
- 400g chicken breast, sliced
- 200g orzo
- 600ml chicken stock
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 200g baby spinach
- 30g grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and thyme, heat the olive oil in a large pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
Soften the onion and garlic in the same pan for 3 minutes.
Add the orzo, chicken stock, lemon zest and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 12 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the spinach and Parmesan until the spinach wilts and the sauce turns creamy.
Rest for 2 minutes and serve with extra lemon wedges.
One-pan lemon chicken orzo is a bright, light dinner — golden seared chicken, tender orzo simmered in lemony chicken stock, wilted spinach and a shower of Parmesan, all from a single pan. High in protein, fresh-tasting and ready in about 35 minutes.
