One Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo
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March 19, 2025
super easy
This One Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo combines juicy, chicken breast with creamy orzo pasta infused with bright lemon and savory garlic flavors. Prepared entirely in one skillet, it’s an easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. The chicken breast are first seared to golden perfection with spices and herbs, then nestled into the orzo as it simmers in chicken broth, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
One Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo
Equipment
- 1 medium skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb organic chicken breast cubed
- 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 1/2 cup organic chicken broth
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed, cut in half and washed
Instructions
- Mix together 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.
- Place the 1 1/2 lb organic chicken breast cubed into a bowl and pour in the seasonings blend. Toss to coat.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat pour in the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
- Add in the seasoned chicken. Stir frequently until completely cooked through. about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken. Add in the 1 large shallot chopped and 1 cup orzo. You might need to add in another tbsp. oil. Enough so the orzo and onions will brown. Add in the 1 bunch asparagus.
- Stir frequently, once the orzo is slightly browned pour in the 3 1/2 cup organic chicken broth and 1/2 lemon juiced. Stir frequently.
- After 5 minutes add the chicken back down. Continue to stir frequently.
- Once all of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender remove from heat and serve.
- * depending on how your heat runs you might have to add a little bit more liquid.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant dish delivers restaurant-quality taste without the hassle or cleanup
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