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bowl of lemon chicken orzo cooked

Lemon Chicken Orzo

This refreshing meal is a great way to repurpose leftover chicken and enjoy a meal with seasonal flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Whole Onion
  • 4-6 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 TBS Butter
  • 1 TBS Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Cups Orzo
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Heavy. Cream
  • ⅓ Cup Lemon Juice
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 3-4 Cups Shredded Chicken
  • 1 Cup Shredded Parmesean
  • 4 Cups Chopped Spinach

Instructions
 

  • Select a soup pot with well fitted lid
  • Melt butter in the pot and cook the chopped onions until translucent
  • Add garlic, italian seasoning, salt and pepper
  • Add orzo and toast until light brown (2 mins on med heat), stir orzo while cooking
  • Add liquids to the pot and bring to a slow boil
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom
  • Add shredded chicken, spinach, and parmesan cheese
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes while covered
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Chicken, Spinach