One pot lemon chicken orzo with spinach 😋
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
1 yellow onion
3 cloves of garlic
1 cup orzo
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 cup spinach
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan.
- 2
Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the pan and wrap it in foil to keep warm.
- 5
In the same pan, add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Add 1 cup of orzo to the pan and toast for about 1 minute.
- 7
Pour in the juice of 1 lemon and 2 cups of chicken broth.
- 8
Let the mixture simmer on low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
After 10 minutes, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- 10
Stir in a couple handfuls of spinach and mix well.
- 11
Add the chicken back into the pan and top with fresh parsley and lemon slices.