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Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken
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Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken

40 minPara 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • onion (medium, finely chopped)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • garlic (cloves, crushed)Frutas y verduras2 piezas
  • Italian seasoning (dried herb blend)Especias5 g
  • butter (unsalted)Lácteos30 g
  • orzo (dried)Cereales180 g
  • chicken brothDespensa480 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • salt (to taste)Especias3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Especias1 g
  • heavy creamLácteos240 ml
  • rotisserie chicken (shredded)Carne300 g
  • Parmesan (grated)Lácteos50 g
  • oregano (dried)Especias2 g
  • baby spinach (fresh)Frutas y verduras60 g

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Nutrición

413kcal

Carbohidratos
39 g
Proteínas
21 g
Grasas
20 g
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Utensilios

  • Sartén honda
  • wooden spoon

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Preparación

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic

    • Sauté the chopped onion in a large pan over medium heat until softened.
    • Add the crushed garlic and the Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
    Paso 1
  2. Toast the orzo

    • Add the butter and let it melt.
    • Stir in the orzo and toast it in the buttery onions until golden.
    Paso 2
  3. Simmer with broth and lemon

    • Pour in the chicken broth and the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
    • Lower the heat and let it cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid absorbed.
    Paso 3
  4. Add cream and chicken

    • Stir in the heavy cream.
    • Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and mix everything together.
    Paso 4
  5. Finish off the heat

    • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and oregano.
    • Fold in the baby spinach until wilted.
    Paso 5
  6. Plate and serve

    • Serve immediately while creamy and hot.
    Paso 6