Lemon Chicken Orzo
Lemon Chicken Orzo is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal that has tender chunks of chicken and orzo pasta that combine in a lemon cream sauce! An easy one-skillet meal!
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Servings: 6 people
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 2½ ounces baby spinach about 2 to 3 cups, chopped
- 12 ounces uncooked orzo
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Chicken
- Prepare the 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts by cutting them into cubes and adding to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the bowl with the chicken and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the chicken to a nonstick skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring freqeuntly, until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and prepare the orzo.
Orzo
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan, then add 2 tablespoons garlic paste and 2½ ounces baby spinach and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Add 1 ounce lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the 12 ounces uncooked orzo, then add 2-3 cups chicken broth, just enough to cover the orzo, and cook over medium heat. Stir frequently so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan until the water has been absorbed into the orzo and the orzo is tender and creamy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the orzo is cooked, add in 6 ounces feta cheese (reserving some for topping if you'd like) and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste and serve with the prepared chicken.