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Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder for seasoning chicken
  • cups raw orzo
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp chopped shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 16 oz chicken broth, add more as needed
  • cup cream
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 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!
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