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One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo
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One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @ice.karimcooks12 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (whole)Meat900 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • dried oreganoSpices1 g
  • dried basilSpices1 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • butterDairy14 g
  • orzo pastaGrains270 g
  • garlic (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • broth (as needed)Pantry600 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • fat-free heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy25 g

per serving

Nutrition

564kcal

Carbs
54 g
Proteins
58 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and juicy, then set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the orzo

    • In the same pan, melt the butter and toast the orzo for a few minutes.
    • Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the orzo

    • Pour in the broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and the liquid thickens.
    Step 4

  5. Finish with cream, lemon and Parmesan

    • Stir in the Parmesan, dried herbs, fat-free cream and a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • Return the chicken and its juices to the pan and mix through.
    Step 5
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