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One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo

Tender orzo, shredded chicken and spinach in a creamy light lemon sauce, One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is a hearty and satisfying weeknight meal. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 716
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 - 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced about 3 tbsp
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place butter and olive oil in a medium dutch oven or large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and slightly translucent, 4 - 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, ground black pepper, and orzo. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until the orzo is slightly toasted.
  3. Add the chicken broth, cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a bubble, then reduce the heat to medium.
  4. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the chicken and the fresh basil.
  6. Remove from the heat and add the spinach and shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until just combined and cover. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir and serve immediately. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 35gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1190mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2615IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg

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