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One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Orzo
Creamy lemon chicken and orzo cooked in one skillet — a cozy one-pan dinner with minimal dishes.
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Mediterranean·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Skillet
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cubed)
- 1½ cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup Parmesan
- Spinach
Instructions
- 1
One-pan orzo
Sear chicken in butter until browned. Add garlic, orzo, broth, and lemon; simmer covered 12–15 minutes until orzo is tender. Stir in lemon zest, Parmesan, and spinach.
Nutrition per serving: 510 cal · 36g protein · 48g carbs · 20g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
