Description
This One-skillet lemon chicken and orzo is a hearty, full of flavor, quick and easy meal. It will be on your table in under 40 minutes. Perfect for potlucks and parties as it is budget-friendly and feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetable oil- 4 tbsp.
- Lemon ( sliced) -1
- Garlic butter- 2 tbsp.
- Chicken breasts-700 gm/ 1.5 pound
- Onion powder- 1 tsp.
- Garlic powder-1 tsp.
- Italian seasoning- 1 tsp.
- Salt - as needed
- Orzo pasta- 1 cup
- Garlic cloves ( finely chopped)-4
- Chicken broth- 2 3/4 cup
- Black olives (sliced)-2 tbsp.
- Pecorino Romano/Parmesan cheese- 2 tbsp.
- Fresh parsley ( finely chopped)-1 tbsp.
- Juice of 1 lemon.
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sear the lemon slices until golden for 2 minutes on each side over medium high heat. Transfer to a plate.
- Season the chicken all over with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and Italian herbs.
- In the same skillet melt the garlic butter, add the chicken breast and sear for 16 minutes ( 8 minutes per side) or until golden. Transfer to a plate with lemon slices.
- Add the garlic and orzo to the skillet and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 min or until all of the water is absorbed.
- Add Pecorino Romano cheese , black olives, lemon juice and parsley. Mix well.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Chicken breast recipes
- Cuisine: Italian