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Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

A bright and comforting one-pot pasta featuring tender chicken, creamy lemon sauce, and perfectly cooked orzo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Optional Garnish
  • lemon slices
  • extra parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook diced chicken until golden and fully cooked.
  2. Remove chicken, sauté garlic, then toast the orzo in the same skillet.
  3. Add chicken broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and cook briefly.
  6. Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor. Add vegetables like spinach or asparagus for extra nutrition.