Description
A comforting one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and zesty lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups warm chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked orzo, shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, stir, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and the mixture is creamy.
- Garnish with lemon zest and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg