# Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

> Chicken and orzo in a creamy lemon sauce with spinach and Parmesan. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @simple.home.edit.

- **Source:** [@simple.home.edit on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@simple.home.edit/video/7291911446567472386)
- **Estimated total time:** 35 minutes
- **Serves:** 4
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Mediterranean
- **Mood:** Comfort Food
- **Main ingredients:** Chicken, Cream, Orzo, Lemon, Spinach
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/creamy-lemon-chicken-risoni-orzo

## Ingredients

- 2 × chicken breast, halved lengthwise to make 4 schnitzels
- 1 × garlic, freshly minced
- 1 g dried oregano
- 1 g sweet paprika
- 1 g onion powder
- 60 ml olive oil
- 6 g salt
- 1 g pepper
- 1 × lemon, cut into slices
- 30 g butter
- 180 g risoni/orzo, uncooked
- 480 ml chicken stock
- 240 ml thickened cream
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 5 g dijon mustard
- 60 g baby spinach leaves
- 90 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus extra for garnish
- 5 g lemon balm or parsley, for garnish, optional

## Method

1. **Season the chicken** Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise to make schnitzels. Rub with the minced garlic, dried oregano, sweet paprika, onion powder, olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. **Sear the chicken** Heat the pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Add the butter and lemon slices and baste the chicken.
3. **Start the risoni** Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the risoni, chicken stock, cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to the same pan.
4. **Simmer the risoni** Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the risoni is tender and the liquid has thickened.
5. **Finish with spinach and parmesan** Stir through the baby spinach leaves and grated parmesan until wilted and melted.
6. **Serve** Return the chicken to the pan. Garnish with extra parmesan and lemon balm or parsley.

## FAQ

**How long does creamy lemon chicken risoni (orzo) take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 35 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @simple.home.edit on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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