One-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• •1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp butter
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup orzo
• •2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• •1 lemon, zested and juiced
• •1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• •2 cups spinach

Directions

1. 1Season chicken and brown in olive oil 4 minutes per side; remove.
2. 2Add garlic and orzo; toast 1 minute.
3. 3Pour in broth and simmer 8 minutes, stirring often.
4. 4Return chicken and cook until done and orzo is tender.
5. 5Stir in lemon zest, juice, butter, parmesan, and spinach.
6. 6Rest 2 minutes before serving.

💡 Stir the orzo frequently near the end because its starch makes the sauce thicken quickly.

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