Description
Indulge in the comfort of Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Chicken and Orzo, a delightful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This creamy, zesty sauce perfectly envelops tender chicken and orzo pasta, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals. With its quick preparation time and one-pan convenience, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-cut chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups broth
- 1 cup dry apple vinegar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- Salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; coat with a mixture of flour, paprika, and thyme.
- Sear chicken in a skillet with butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Add garlic, thyme, chili flakes; stir well.
- Pour in apple vinegar and broth; mix in greens and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk and orzo; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Mix in lemon juice, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top; bake for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 554
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 122mg