Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and bright lemon flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 1 large chicken breast or tenders, diced to 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2–1/4 cups whole milk
- 1–1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
- 2 large lemons (1 tbsp zest and 1/4 cup juice)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the butter until melted, then add flour and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring well to combine.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese, spinach, lemon zest, and juice, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best taste. Adjust seasoning gradually to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, creamy, lemon, one-pot