Description
Learn how to make a delicious One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo dish that is bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 5 Pounds (680 g) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast cut into cubes
- 1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon (3 ml) Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon (3 ml) Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoon (30 ml) s Olive Oil
- 1 Small Yellow Onion finely diced
- 4-5 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 2 1/2 Cup (600 ml) s Chicken Broth
- 3 Teaspoon (15 ml) s Dijon Mustard
- 1 Cup (240 ml) Orzo
- 2 Large Handfuls Spinach
- 1/2 Cup (120 ml) Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream
- 3 Lemons (1 lemon zested, 2 lemons juiced, and 1 lemon cut thin into slices)
- 3/4 Cup (180 ml) Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- To prepare this dish, begin by drying the chicken breasts with a paper towel, then cutting them into cubes. Combine them in a bowl with paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly seasoned.
- Warm a skillet on the stove over medium heat and pour in the oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add the chicken cubes and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
- Take the chicken out of the pan and place it aside.
- Pour another tablespoon of oil into the pan. Finely chop the onion, crush the garlic, and add them to the heated pan.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, making sure to scrape the pan’s sides to prevent burning.
- Introduce the chicken broth and mustard to the mixture, stirring well, then add the orzo.
- Keep the pan uncovered and stir occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking to the pan’s bottom.
- When the orzo is cooked, incorporate the spinach, coconut milk or cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese into the mixture.
- Mix everything together for roughly a minute until well combined and the spinach wilts.
- Taste and modify the seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper if necessary.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the pan, stirring until it blends with the orzo and cooks through. Depending on the orzo brand, it might require additional cooking time, which is fine!
- Once complete, serve and savor!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in the seasonings for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Stir the orzo occasionally while cooking to prevent it from sticking.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your preference for acidity.
