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One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ! cup grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot pan in a single layer. Cook 3 - 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside. Wipe out pan if necessary. 

  2. Using the same pan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add in salt and orzo. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 8 - 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, spinach, grape tomatoes.