One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

Ingredients

• •1½ pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs
• •to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• •2 T. unsalted butter
• •2 large shallots (diced)
• •3 cloves garlic (minced)
• •2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
• •1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• •2 T. all-purpose flour
• •3 cups chicken stock
• •1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• •1 cup orzo pasta
• •1 bunch kale (stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces)
• •⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• •¼ cup heavy cream
• •1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• •1 tsp. lemon zest

Instructions

1. Season chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the Dutch oven in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside.
3. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic, thyme and rosemary until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in chicken stock and Dijon, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
8. Stir in kale, Parmesan, heavy cream, lemon juice and lemon zest until the kale has wilted, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to the Dutch oven.
9. Serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo?

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo takes 20 mins prep and 25 mins cook time.

How many servings does One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo?

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is an American dish, typically served as a dinner entrée.

What are the main ingredients in One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo?

The key ingredients include boneless/skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, large shallots, garlic, and 11 more ingredients.