You will fall in love with this Creamy Chicken Orzo with Lemon. The simplicity of the cream paired with the brightness of the lemon makes for the perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Casserole, Dinner, Pasta, Protein
Servings: 5People
Author: Lauren Klein, MS RDN MOM
Ingredients
1.5PoundsChicken Breast
⅓WholeOnion
1WholeLemon
1TablespoonOlive Oil
~1TablespoonBasilFresh or Dried
5CupsWater
¼PoundOrzo
1TeapoonChicken Base
¼CupParmesan Cheese
~3CupsSpinach
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Instructions
Start by adding olive oil to a large pan. Then, mince your onion and add it to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat until translucent. Cut your chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan.
Using a clean cutting board and knife chop your fresh basil and add it to the chicken. Cook chicken until done. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once done set stove to warm. Slice half of the lemon into slices and add to the chicken then and add juice from the other half.
In a pot heat 5 cups of water to a boil. Add chicken base and mix thoroughly. Once boiling add orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add cooked orzo and 1 cup of pasta water to the chicken.
Add spinach, heavy whipping cream, and parmesan cheese to the pan. Cover and warm on low-medium until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator