Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breast
- Chicken broth
- Orzo pasta
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Heavy cream or plant-based cream alternative
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add Liquid and Orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; stir in orzo pasta, cooking until al dente.
- Finish with Creaminess: Reduce heat; add lemon juice and heavy cream; stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg