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One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Orzo

Name: One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced; 150g orzo pasta; 700ml chicken stock; 200g spinach; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves; Fresh herbs (oregano, thyme); Olive oil, Parmesan to serve

One-pot pasta is a transformative dinner idea — everything cooks together, the starch from the orzo thickens the sauce, and there's one pan to wash.

5 min prep · 22 min cook · 27 min in total · serves 2

What you need

2 chicken breasts, sliced
150g orzo pasta
700ml chicken stock
200g spinach
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
Fresh herbs (oregano, thyme)
Olive oil, Parmesan to serve

What to do

1Brown chicken in oil; add garlic; cook 1 min.
2Add orzo, stock, lemon zest, and herbs; bring to a boil.
3Simmer 12 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo is cooked.
4Stir in spinach and lemon juice; season.
5Serve with Parmesan.

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