One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo

Name: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast; 1,5 cups orzo pasta; 3,5 cups chicken broth; 0,5 cups heavy cream; 0,75 cups grated parmesan; 1 cups yellow onion; 3 tbsp garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Tender chicken and silky orzo simmered in one pan with parmesan and a whisper of lemon for pure weeknight comfort.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Level: Easy
Calories: 603

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Instructions

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Season 1 lb diced chicken and sear in olive oil over medium-high until golden, about 5 minutes; set aside.
5 minutes
Soften onion and garlic in the same pot until fragrant, 2 minutes.
2 minutes
Add orzo and toast 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
1 minute
Return chicken, cover and simmer 12 minutes until orzo is creamy and liquid absorbed, stirring often.
12 minutes
Stir in heavy cream, parmesan and lemon juice; simmer 2 minutes until glossy.
2 minutes
Finish with parsley and taste for seasoning.