Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

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Today, we’re bringing you this Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo from Our Countertop! This recipe is a delicious blend of tender chicken, vibrant lemon, and creamy orzo pasta.

Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it combines fresh ingredients and rich flavors in a single, easy-to-make dish. With its zesty lemon twist and creamy texture, this meal will quickly become a family favorite.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Author Emma Bice and Sean Litza

Ingredients

1 chicken breast
Salt, pepper, garlic powder for seasoning chicken
2½ cups raw orzo
¼ cup white wine
2 tbsp chopped shallot
3 cloves garlic, chopped
16 oz chicken broth, add more as needed
⅓ cup cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1½ tbsp fresh parsley
½ cup parmesan

Instructions

Season the chicken and sear it on both sides in a pan until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Once cooked, set the chicken aside.
In the same pan, add shallots and garlic, cooking them until they become fragrant.
Add the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add chicken broth, orzo pasta, salt, and cream to the pan.
Let the orzo cook until it's tender, adding more broth if necessary.
Stir in fresh parsley, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.
Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the pan. Mix everything together and enjoy!