One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
My one pot creamy lemon chicken orzo combines tender chicken cubes, flavorful minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce enriched with Boursin cheese. Spinach and fresh basil add a pop of color and freshness, while a squeeze of lemon brightens the dish. It's a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that balances creamy richness with a lemony tang, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Equipment
- 1 6 & ¾ quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado oil
- 1 Pound Chicken breast diced
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ Teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3-4 Fresh Garlic Cloves Minced
- ½-1 Cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 Lemon Zested (Optional)
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 1.5 Cups Dry Orzo
- 3 Cups Chicken bone broth or chicken broth
- 1 Boursin cheese Garlic and Fine Herb
- 8 Oz Fresh Spinach
- ½ Cup Fresh Basil Chopped (to garnish)
Instructions
- Start by adding avocado oil or high quality olive oil into a 6 & ¾ quart dutch oven on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in your diced chicken breast and your seasonings. Mix until your seasonings are well distributed on the chicken and then let cook for about 2 minutes on each side until the chicken begins to slightly brown.
- Next, lower your heat to medium-low and then add in your minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sautee for 30 seconds to a minute or until your garlic is fragrant. Next add in your lemon juice and lemon zest, if using, followed by your dried orzo and chicken bone broth. Give the mixture a stir and make sure that the orzo is submerged.
- Increase your heat back up to medium and then wait for your chicken bone broth to begin to bubble, stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of your pan. Once the broth begins to bubble, lower your heat again and cover for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is gone.
- Next, add in your boursin cheese and then give your orzo a stir until the boursin is melted in and combined
- Then add in your fresh spinach. Cover the pot for about 1 minute to allow the fresh spinach to wilt before mixing it in (this will make it easier to stir in). Garnish with fresh basil and serve!
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 40.6gProtein: 42.8gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 134.4mgSodium: 763.2mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 4.5gVitamin A: 5641IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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