Description
This flavorful Chicken In A Pot with Lemon and Orzo is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken, fragrant lemon, and hearty orzo come together in a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Whole Chicken:
1 whole chicken (about 3.5 to 4 lbs)
Olive Oil Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics:
1 medium onion (finely chopped), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 lemon (thinly sliced, seeds removed), 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Liquid and Pasta:
4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown the chicken in a pot, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, then return chicken to the pot with lemon slices, oregano, and broth.
- Simmer: Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
- Cook Orzo: Add orzo, cook until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Shred chicken, return to pot, add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks for a quicker version.
- For more citrus flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
