Description

This one-pan Chicken & Orzo Lemon Skillet combines tender chicken, al dente orzo, vibrant spinach, and bright lemon with creamy Parmesan for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. It’s an easy, healthy meal that’s ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 large lemon, zested and juiced

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and black pepper to taste

red pepper flakes (optional)

chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

2. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate

3. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds

4. Stir in orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes until lightly browned

5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon zest, return chicken to the skillet, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until orzo is al dente

6. Stir in spinach and lemon juice and cook until spinach is wilted

7. Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan until creamy

8. Let rest for 2 minutes, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: main course
Method: skillet
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: lemon orzo, chicken orzo, spinach skillet, one-pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, healthy orzo, lemon chicken, parmesan orzo, quick dinner