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Diced flavor packed chicken breast nestled in lemony orzo pasta, garnished with asparagus and herbs.
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One Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, chicken, one pan meal, one skillet

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.