Description
A cozy and flavor-packed one-pot meal featuring chicken, orzo, and bright lemon flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the orzo to soak in the flavors.
- Add the chopped asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins. This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg