Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A delicious and comforting creamy lemon chicken orzo dish that is easy to make and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, then remove from the skillet.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, and garlic powder to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and cooked chicken.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated on the stove.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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