Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta, all brought together with a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the orzo and broccoli, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken, Broccoli Orzo, Chicken Recipe, Pasta Dish