Description
Lemon Chicken Orzo is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and a refreshing burst of zesty lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal offers comforting flavors and vibrant colors that will impress your guests and elevate any dining experience. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, Lemon Chicken Orzo is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Zest and juice the lemons, setting aside both.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked orzo; cook according to package instructions until al dente (approximately 8 minutes).
- Slice the chicken into strips and mix back into the skillet along with lemon zest.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg