One-Pot Chicken and Lemon Orzo

Tender chicken and orzo pasta simmered together in a zesty lemon stock with peas and parsley.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 22 min
Total: 30 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 450g skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 300g orzo
  • 800ml hot chicken stock
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 150g frozen peas
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large lidded pan over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken and brown for 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.

  2. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and orzo and toast for 1 minute.

  3. Pour in the stock and lemon zest. Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring often, for 8 minutes.

  4. Return the chicken, add the peas and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

  5. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, season and serve.