One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo recipe

 Here's a delicious recipe for One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo:

How to prepare One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo recipe

Ingredients:

• > 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• > Salt and pepper to taste
• > 2 tablespoons olive oil
• > 1 onion, diced
• > 3 cloves garlic, minced
• > 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• > 2 cups chicken broth
• > 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• > 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
• > 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• > Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions:

1. 1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

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3. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

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5. 3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

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7. 4. Add the uncooked orzo pasta to the skillet and stir it with the onions and garlic, allowing it to toast for about a minute.

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9. 5. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried thyme. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

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11. 6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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13. 7. While the orzo is cooking, slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.

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15. 8. Once the orzo is cooked, add the sliced chicken back into the skillet and toss it with the orzo mixture.

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17. 9. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until it melts and coats the orzo and chicken.

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19. 10. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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21. 11. Serve the One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo hot, and enjoy!

Note: You can add additional vegetables to the dish, such as diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or spinach, for added flavor and nutrition. Simply sauté them along with the onions and garlic in step 3 before adding the orzo.