One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Season 1 lb diced chicken and sear in olive oil over medium-high until golden, about 5 minutes; set aside.

2. 2

   Soften onion and garlic in the same pot until fragrant, 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add orzo and toast 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.

4. 4

   Return chicken, cover and simmer 12 minutes until orzo is creamy and liquid absorbed, stirring often.

5. 5

   Stir in heavy cream, parmesan and lemon juice; simmer 2 minutes until glossy.

6. 6

   Finish with parsley and taste for seasoning.