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Lemon Chicken Orzo

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Lemon Chicken Orzo
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 cup (7 oz.) uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
1
Collect all the necessary components for preparation.
2
Heat a significant amount of oil in a large cooking vessel over an intermediate temperature. Introduce the onion and cook, stirring periodically, until it becomes tender, taking approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Incorporate the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it emits a fragrant aroma, roughly 30 seconds. Combine the orzo and stir constantly until it becomes lightly toasted, approximately 1 minute.
3
Introduce the heavy cream, broth, about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; bring to a gentle boil over an intermediate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking, roughly 3 minutes. Decrease the heat to a lower temperature; simmer, stirring constantly, until the orzo becomes tender and the mixture thickens, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Combine the chicken and spinach until the spinach wilts, roughly 1 minute. Remove from heat. Introduce the fontina, Parmesan, parsley, pepper, and salt until creamy, approximately 30 seconds.
5
Serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan and parsley.