Tender chicken, creamy orzo, and bright lemon flavors come together in this easy One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo. Rich, comforting, and packed with fresh herbs, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot.
2. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute.
5. Pour in chicken broth and Italian seasoning.
6. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
8. Stir until creamy and smooth.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

4–6 servings