One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo is a bright, cozy one-pan dinner with tender chicken, creamy parmesan orzo, and fresh lemon that's ready in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: 45 Minute Dinner, Chicken, Comfort Food, Date Night, Easy Recipes, Family Dinner, Homemade, Kid Friendly, One Pan, One Pan Meal, Orzo, Pasta, Quick Dinner, The Cooking Mawma

Servings: people

Equipment

1 Large Deep Skillet

Ingredients

1.5 Lbs Chicken breast boneless, skinless
3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
1 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt more to taste
1/4 tsp pepper
5 tbsp Butter
1 small White or Yellow Onion diced
3 large garlic cloves minced
2 cups uncooked orzo
4 cups chicken broth/stock
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Squeeze of lemon
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Season the chicken with 2tbsp sun-dried tomato oil, garlic & herb seasoning, paprika, garlic power, onion powder, salt and pepper.
In a large, deep skillet with sides, add 1tbsp sun-dried tomato oil and on medium-high heat, sear chicken on both sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.

NOTE: the chicken does not need to cook fully at this point.

In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add butter, onion and garlic and cook until butter melts and onions soften (2-3 minutes).
Add uncooked orzo and toast for 3-4 minutes before adding the chicken broth and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add back to the skillet once boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes of until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the heat and add heavy cream, parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon. Mix to combine.
Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!

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