Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

A big pan filled with Lemon Chicken Orzo pasta, cooked and ready to eat.

4.95 from 17 votes

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

This Lemon Chicken Orzo pasta recipe is a quick, easy and delicious meal. It’s also all made in one pot for convenience and is ready in about 30 minutes. It’s so good, you’ve GOT to try it!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Family Food

Servings:

Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

650 g Chicken breast (approx. 4) Skinless and boneless | Chopped
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves Peeled and crushed
1 tsp Oregano
250 g Orzo
650 ml Hot chicken stock Made from a cube is fine
150 ml Double cream
120 g Spinach
1 Lemon Zest and juice
100 g Parmesan Grated
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour.
Reduce the heat and add the garlic and oregano. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
Add the orzo, stock, lemon zest and plenty of pepper, give everything a good stir and put the lid on.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until both the chicken and orzo are cooked through, stirring occasionally. (If the mixture becomes too dry before the orzo or chicken is cooked, add a splash of water.)
Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the cream, spinach and lemon juice - continue to stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through.
Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.

Notes

Stock levels: If the mixture becomes too dry before the orzo or chicken is cooked, add an extra splash of water (a little at a time)

Cooking time: The cooking time for this can vary a lot depending on your pan, so always go by how well cooked your chicken and orzo are rather than by the clock

Pan: Use a NON-STICK pan for this. It will make your life so much easier

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