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Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken

4

Serves

15 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

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Ingredients

Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 30g butter
  • 1 small onion - diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta - uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken - diced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Method

Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken

  • Heat the oil and butter in a medium sized pot. Add in the onion and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, herbs, and orzo pasta. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often
  • Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and spinach. Remove from the heat and place a lit on the pot for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Stir and serve.