🍋 One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo

Ingredients−4 servings+

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot or small onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups orzo
• 3½ cups chicken broth
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan

Steps

1. Season chicken with half the salt. Brown in oil in a deep skillet over medium-high, 5 minutes. Remove.
2. Cook shallot and garlic 1 minute, then stir in orzo to toast for 1 minute.
3. Add broth and the remaining salt, bring to a simmer, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
4. Return chicken with lemon zest and juice and cook 2 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Stir in spinach and parmesan until wilted and creamy.