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Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta

Lemon chicken orzo pasta is a one-pot pasta dish. This creamy dish is ready in minutes for an easy weeknight or weekend dinner.
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: dinner, Italian
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: lemon chicken orzo pasta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 668kcal
Author: jfletcher

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 garlic press

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces orzo
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the minced garlic and chicken pieces.
  • Cook the chicken until it just starts to brown on both sides.
  • Pour in the wine and use a spatula to scrap the bottom of the skillet.
  • Pour in the broth and stir in orzo.
  • Allow the broth to come to a simmer and cook, stirring occassionally, for abotu 10 to 12 minutes or until most of liquid gets absorbed.
  • Add the lemon juice, sundried tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until it fully wilts.
  • Serve and top with parmesan cheese or other Italian cheeses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1274IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 3mg
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