Description
One Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken and Orzo is a vibrant, flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners with ease. Succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection blend beautifully with fluffy orzo pasta in a rich lemon-butter sauce, creating a delightful meal that’s both comforting and refreshing. With just one skillet to clean, this recipe promises a hassle-free cooking experience while delivering an unforgettable taste that will have everyone at the table smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop garlic and parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and orzo to the skillet; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a gentle simmer while scraping the skillet's bottom.
- Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted, mix in chopped parsley, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg