Description
A flavorful and visually appealing dish combining juicy chicken breasts and fluffy orzo pasta, all cooked together in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add the lemon juice over the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the dish sit for a minute after baking to allow juices to redistribute. For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth or add herbs to the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pan recipe, chicken bake, orzo dish, easy dinner, weeknight meal