Fixin’ Supper

LEMON ORZO CHICKEN PASTA

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp Oregano
  • 1 Cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2-3 Cups Rotisserie Chicken
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
  2. Add butter and allow to melt. Then, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the orzo and allow to toast slightly. Stir in chicken broth, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest and cream and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes. If there is not enough liquid to continue cooking the orzo, add additional chicken broth ¼ cup at a time.
  4. Stir in the chicken and remove from heat. Add the parmesan cheese and spinach, and stir to combine. Cover and allow spinach to wilt and cheese to melt, about 3 minutes.

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