One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo is light, healthy, and delicious! All cooked in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes!
Hi guys, how was the week?! It’s Friiiiday!
It got cold here in central Texas this week. One morning it was hot and then by evening I was hiding in the Jeep during soccer practice because I showed up in shorts and a t-shirt since it’s never cold in September in Texas!
But you know what that means!
It’s finally cool enough to get back to hiking with the husky! Everyone else had the same idea yesterday so the trails were packed but it was so nice to just escape for a few hours. We haven’t hiked since, like, April!
I’m also really into quick, easy meals. Things that can be made after soccer practice in the time it takes my kids to shower.
Like things made in one pot.
That take less than 30 minutes.
You know, like this One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – you can use avocado oil or vegetable oil.
- Chicken – I recommend boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. You can use boneless, skinless thighs if you prefer. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces to make cooking very fast.
- Salt and pepper
- Chicken broth – use low-sodium so you can control how salty the finished dish is.
- Orzo – this is rice-shaped pasta that cooks up in just a few minutes. It’s with the rest of the pasta in the grocery store.
- Fresh lemon juice – don’t use the bottled stuff. The lemon just really shines in this recipe and fresh is best.
- Spinach – if you have kale or another green in your fridge, you can use that! It may need a few extra minutes of cooking.
- Grape tomatoes – use up whatever tomatoes you have. The grape tomatoes just look pretty in this.
How To Make One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo
- Cook chicken. Heat 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.
- Cook orzo. 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.
- Combine everyting. Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, spinach, grape tomatoes.
How Long Is It Good For?
This chicken orzo pasta will be good for up to 3 days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.
You can reheat it on the stovetop or the microwave. You may need to add some chicken broth to get it back to it’s original sauciness.
Can You Freeze It?
You can freeze chicken orzo pasta for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely and put in a freezer ziploc bag or silicone freezer mold.
When you are ready to serve, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
More Easy Pasta Recipes
- Spicy Bacon Ranch Pasta
- Parmesan Pasta with Bacon and Peas
- Baked Spaghetti Casserole
- Four Cheese Spaghetti
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells
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One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo
One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo is light, healthy, and delicious! All cooked in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado 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 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 338Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 501mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 42g
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