Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup half and half + more as needed
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (like parsley + dill)
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat until it melts.
- Add onion along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, sage, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook for another minute or so, stirring frequently.
- Add a couple splashes of broth, scraping all the yummy bits off the bottom of the pot with a spatula.
- Stir in uncooked orzo, kale, rotisserie chicken, 1 cup half and half, and the remaining broth along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring every couple minutes so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, covered, for about 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are al dente. Add more half and half if the pan seems to dry before the noodles have finished cooking.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Stir frequently while the orzo cooks to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more half and half or broth if it thickens too much.
- A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese takes this dish to the next level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pasta
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 552.5 mg
- Fat: 6.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.2 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 14.9 g
- Cholesterol: 39.3 mg
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