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One Pot Chicken Orzo

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-30 |18 Comments
One Pot Chicken Orzo
Photo of One Pot Chicken Orzo - finished dish

One Pot Chicken Orzo

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

One Pot Chicken Orzo is a quick, comfort-food dinner packed with juicy chicken, creamy orzo, veggies, and fresh herbs—all in under 45 minutes!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  2. 2
    In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. 3
    Stir in orzo, oregano, and thyme. Toast orzo for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Return chicken and any juices to the pan.
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6
    Stir in peas, Parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley. Cook 2-3 minutes until peas are heated and cheese is melted.
  7. 7
    Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

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