Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

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When it comes to comfort food, Lemon Chicken Orzo pasta is a dish that never disappoints. This recipe has been a family favorite for years and we’ve shared it with our friends, who also love it. Even my sister in Oklahoma loves this dish.

One of the reasons why we love this recipe is because it’s easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. You just need some butter, garlic powder, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, cooked chicken breast, salt, and pepper. And if you want to add some greens, you can throw in some spinach as well.

To make this dish, start by melting the butter in a hot pan and toasting the orzo pasta for a few minutes. Sprinkle some garlic powder over the pasta and add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Then, add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and cooked chicken breast. Stir everything together and add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add some spinach, you can toss it in right before serving.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also a one-pan meal, which means less cleaning up. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. And the best part is that it’s homemade, which makes it even more special.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a creamy and delicious Italian-inspired main dish, Lemon Chicken Orzo pasta is a recipe that you need to try. It’s a family favorite that even picky eaters will love. And if you want to add some greens to it, go ahead and throw in some spinach. It’s optional, but it’s a great way to get some extra nutrition in your meal. So give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

Recipe by cookfamilykitchenCourse: Cooking For Two, Dinner
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

This Lemon Chicken Orzo pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish that is perfect for two, or the whole family

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup orzo pasta

  • Garlic powder (to taste, roughly 1 tbs or more)

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 cooked chicken breast, chunks

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a hot pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until fully melted.
  • Add 1 cup of orzo pasta to the pan and toast it for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavor.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder over the orzo pasta and stir.
  • Add 3 cups of chicken broth to the pan and stir.
  • Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir until well combined.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, making sure the liquid does not reduce too much.
  • Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the pan and stir.
  • Add 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded into the pan and stir.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the dish fresh.
  • Note: This recipe serves 2-3 people. Adjust the recipe as necessary for larger servings.