Lemon Chicken Orzo (Weeknight Dinners)
This Lemon Chicken Orzo recipe is a quick, creamy, It is made in 30 minutes and contains tender chunks of chicken and orzo pasta that are added into Lemon's creamy sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Bowl
- Non Stick Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter salted/unsalted
- 1/4 tbsp Salt
- 1 Cup Orzo pasta Uncooked
- 1 1/2 Pounds Boneless Chiken breast Skinless
- 1/2 Medium Onion
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Cups Baby spinach Fresh
Instructions
- Cut the 1 ½ pounds of Boneless chicken into cubes and add them into a medium bowl.
- - Put 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon of ground mustard, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the bowl with the chicken. Mix everything until the chicken is nicely coated.
- Add chicken to a non-stick skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes at medium heat, transfer to a plate and now start preparing orzo.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons garlic paste and 2 ½ ounces spinach (fresh baby) to the pan and cook for 1 minute, keep stirring.
- Add 1 ounce of Lemon juice and salt according to taste.
- Now add 12 ounces uncooked orzo and 2-3 cups chicken broth and cook at medium heat, keep stirring otherwise orzo may stick to the pan, keep cooking for about 10-15 until all water is absorbed into the orzo.
- Once the orzo is prepared add cheese and stir to combine, you can season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Now serve and enjoy.
Notes
Does it look creamier and more liquid? Don't worry Orzo is there as it does a good job of absorbing it. If you feel at the end too much liquid, just wait a few minutes and the pasta will soak it up, on the opposite side if you find it too dry then try adding cream or chicken broth.