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One-Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken Bake
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One-Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken Bake

1 h 25 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @vrogers172 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • orzoGrains450 g
  • chicken brothPantry720 ml
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • chicken thighs (seasoned)Meat900 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy80 g
  • green beans (trimmed)Produce300 g
  • olive oil (for greasing the dish)Pantry15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

555kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and grease the dish

    • Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
    • Grease a baking dish with the olive oil.
    Step 1

  2. Build the orzo base

    • Pour the orzo into the center of the dish.
    • Add the chicken broth, heavy cream and lemon juice.
    • Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
    Step 2

  3. Add the chicken and Parmesan

    • Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the orzo.
    • Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over everything.
    Step 3

  4. Bake covered

    • Cover the dish with foil.
    • Bake until the chicken is cooked through; check the internal temperature with a thermometer.
    Step 4

  5. Bake uncovered

    • Remove the foil.
    • Return the dish to the oven until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the top is golden.
    Step 5

  6. Cook the green beans

    • Simmer the green beans with a little chicken broth and the seasonings until tender.
    Step 6

  7. Mix and serve

    • Remove the chicken, stir the creamy orzo and cheese together, then place the chicken back on top.
    • Serve with the green beans.
    Step 7
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