Description
A comforting dish combining juicy chicken with tender orzo pasta, all cooked in one pan for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast it lightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and squeeze the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken back into the pan, pressing it down into the liquid.
- Bake covered for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs and adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pan, orzo, chicken, Mediterranean, easy dinner