One Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo Stir Fry
A quick and satisfying one pan meal with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and colorful veggies—all cooked for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free orzo)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, and diced vegetables.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for an hour before cooking. Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent the orzo from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg