One of the best things about this easy one-pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, a single pot, and 45 minutes, you can whip up a comforting meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy Sunday dinner.
I make this one-pot dish often. It is one of my family's favorite chicken dishes. I like to mix it up and use different veggies, typically what I have on hand. And it always turns out great. However, our favorite combination is with English peas. This dish is simple yet comforting—just the kind of meal you’ll want to make again and again.
- u003cstrongu003eMinimal Cleanupu003c/strongu003e: With only one pot involved, you’ll spend less time washing dishes and more time enjoying your meal.
- u003cstrongu003eQuick u0026amp; Easyu003c/strongu003e: This meal comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.
- u003cstrongu003eCustomizableu003c/strongu003e: Replace the english peas with other veggies like spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes!
- u003cstrongu003eChickenu003c/strongu003e- For a quick and easy one pot meal I use u003cstrongu003eboneless skinless chicken breastsu003c/strongu003e. Chicken thighs are another great option.
- u003cstrongu003eOilu003c/strongu003e- I prefer to use u003cstrongu003eolive oilu003c/strongu003e for browning the chicken and sautéing the onions and garlic. Any neutral oil can be used.
- u003cstrongu003eSeasonings/Spicesu003c/strongu003e- This recipe uses a combination of u003cstrongu003egarlic powder, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dried oregano u003c/strongu003eandu003cstrongu003e dried basil.u003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eButteru003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eOnionu003c/strongu003e- A u003cstrongu003eyellow u003c/strongu003eoru003cstrongu003e white onion u003c/strongu003ecan be used.
- u003cstrongu003eGarlicu003c/strongu003e- Freshlyu003cstrongu003e minced garlicu003c/strongu003e works best.
- u003cstrongu003eOrzou003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eChicken Stocku003c/strongu003e- A good quality u003ca href=u0022https://simplyscratchmade.com/recipe/chicken-stock/u0022 title=u0022u0022u003echicken stocku003c/au003e or broth.
- u003cstrongu003eHeavy Creamu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eCheeseu003c/strongu003e- Freshly u003cstrongu003eshredded u003c/strongu003eor u003cstrongu003egrated parmesan cheeseu003c/strongu003e.
- u003cstrongu003eLemonu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eEnglish Peasu003c/strongu003e
This is one my favorite quick and easy meals to prepare.
STEP 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides. Place a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle in the olive oil and brown the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
STEP 2
Lower the heat to medium, add in the butter and sauté the onion until tender then stir in the orzo. Cook for 4 minutes or until the orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
STEP 3
Add the chicken stock, lemon juice and remaining salt to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Now stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
STEP 4
Adjust the heat to medium-low, return the chicken to the pan, cover, and continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Garnish with lemon zest. Enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Lemon Chicken and Orzo
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onions small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon
- 1 ½ cups english peas frozen
Instructions
- Combine the garlic powder, dried oregano, thyme, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and season each piece on both sides.
- Place a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle in the olive oil and brown the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add in the butter and sauté the onion until tender then stir in the orzo. Cook for 4 minutes or until the orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice and remaining salt to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Now stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Adjust the heat to medium-low, return the chicken to the pan, cover, and continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Garnish with lemon zest. Enjoy!
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