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One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo

Juicy chicken, creamy orzo, broccoli rabe and fresh lemon come together in one pot for an easy dinner that’s cozy, bright and packed with flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Bone-in skin on chicken thighs
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Handful of fresh basil torn
  • Salt & Pepper
  • EVOO
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe finely chopped
  • 2 - 2.25 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Freshly grated parm
  • Basil to finish

Instructions

  • Add all the chicken marinade ingredients to a bowl and whisk until combined. Then add the chicken and toss until fully coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with oil. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes, then flip, and cook for another 3 minutes then remove.
  • Drizzle a little more oil and add the shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant and translucent, and then add the orzo. Cook until the orzo is slightly toasted and deglaze with white wine.
  • Add the chopped broccoli rabe and season with salt and pepper. Then add the chicken stock and mix until combined. Bring to a boil, and add the chicken back to the skillet (leaving the skin exposed).
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Once done, remove from the heat and finish with lemon juice, torn basil, and freshly grated parm.