One-Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

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This easy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta is a simple, well-balanced dinner. It's fancy enough to serve your friends, but simple enough to cook on weeknights. 

 

Recipe Description

To break it down for you, the seasoned chicken is pan-seared in a skillet. 

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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 30mins

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ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/2 Salt
  • 1/4 Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups orzo
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 16 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup cream
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan

Method

  • Step 1

    Prepare the chicken. Pat it dry, then by season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 2

    Bring a pan to medium heat. Sear it on both sides. This will take 5-8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the chicken breast. Once cooked through, set aside.

  • Step 3

    To your pan, add shallots and garlic. Add white wine to deglaze the pan.

  • Step 4

    Add the chicken broth and the orzo. Stir to combine. Let simmer for 8 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.

  • Step 5

    Once the orzo is cooked, stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.

  • Step 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.