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October 08, 2024

One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as creamy as it is dreamy! This One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is a game-changer, and we’re about to dive into the world of cheesy, citrusy goodness!

Imagine a dish that’s similar to risotto, but without all the stirring and fuss. Sounds like a dream, right? This one pot wonder is about to become your new favorite comfort food, and we’re excited to share it with you!

First, let’s talk about the star of the show: the orzo. This tiny pasta is the perfect base for our dish, and it’s about to get a serious flavor boost. We’re talking garlic, onion, and a hint of lemon zest – the perfect combo to get your taste buds doing the happy dance!

Now, let’s get cooking! Heat some olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and add in that chopped onion. Cook until it’s softened, then add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Don’t forget to stir occasionally – we don’t want anything burning!

Next, it’s time to add in the orzo. Cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, until it’s lightly toasted. Then, it’s time for the fun part – adding in the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring it all to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the mixture is thickened.

Now it’s time to add in the chicken and spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts, then remove from heat. Stir in some fontina, Parmesan, parsley, pepper, and salt until it’s all creamy and delicious.

And that’s it! Serve it up, topped with some extra Parmesan and parsley, and get ready for a flavor explosion. This One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is the perfect dish for a cozy night in, and we can’t wait for you to try it!

So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking, and let’s get this orzo party started!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 chopped onion
  3. 2 cloves garlic
  4. 1 cup orzo
  5. 1 cup heavy cream
  6. 2 cups chicken broth
  7. 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  8. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  9. 1 cup cooked chicken
  10. 2 cups spinach
  11. 1/2 cup fontina cheese
  12. 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  13. 2 tablespoons parsley
  14. pepper to taste
  15. salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add garlic and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3. Add orzo and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
  4. 4. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 5. Reduce heat and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until orzo is tender and mixture is thickened.
  6. 6. Stir in chicken and spinach until spinach wilts, then remove from heat.
  7. 7. Stir in fontina, Parmesan, parsley, pepper, and salt until creamy.
  8. 8. Serve topped with extra Parmesan and parsley.

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