Best 9 Chicken Lemon And Dill With Orzo Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our curated collection of chicken lemon and dill with orzo recipes. These delectable dishes combine the zesty brightness of lemon, the aromatic freshness of dill, and the comforting heartiness of orzo pasta, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece or Italy. Whether you prefer a classic one-pot dish or a more elaborate culinary creation, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your cooking preferences and skill level. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO CASSEROLE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups orzo
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 small to medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the orzo: Whisk together the stock, butter, salt, cornstarch, dill, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a bowl. Mix in the orzo.
  • For the chicken: In a separate bowl, mix together the coriander, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken all over with the seasoning.
  • Pour the stock/orzo mixture into a glass 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken breasts, laying them at an angle so all but the tops of the breasts are submerged. Shingle the lemon slices in between the chicken breasts.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with the chopped parsley before serving.

CHICKEN, LEMON, AND DILL WITH ORZO



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Delicious and convenient, this baked-pasta dish is an irresistible all-in-one dinner. The Greek flavors in this dish are great with a fresh salad like our recipe for Fennel with Parsley, Parmesan, and Lemon. For a vegetarian main course, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound orzo
2 cups crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan, bring broth, 3/4 cup water, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine chicken, orzo, feta, dill, lemon zest and juice. Pour broth mixture over orzo and stir once to incorporate. Bake until orzo is tender and cooking liquid is creamy, 40 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ORZO



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Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. -Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in flour mixture to coat lightly; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same pan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and remaining salt; remove from heat. Return chicken to pan. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY CHICKEN AND ORZO SOUP



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This weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill.

Provided by Mary Frances Heck

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Lemon     Spring     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Quick and Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Lemon halves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5-8 minutes. Add chicken and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ORZO, DILL AND FETA



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Chicken and orzo is timeless combination, simple and satisfying. In this recipe, you could use chicken thighs, but drumsticks make this dish super family-friendly. Of course, if you have a crowd that doesn't love the classic feta-dill pairing, feel free to change the toppings. Mint or parsley work just as well for the herbs, and any salty, crumbly cheese is lovely here. You can dress this up as you like with cucumbers or cherry tomatoes, or green olives, served alongside or pitted, chopped and tossed in instead. Besides the obvious perk of its being a one-pot dinner, this recipe yields great leftovers. For the next day's lunch, pull any remaining chicken off the bone, chop it, skin and all, and toss with the remaining orzo, vegetables and cheese. Know that the orzo - a very small pasta, not rice - soaks up all the liquid and flavor as it sits and cools, so you may need a drizzle of oil and lemon juice over the top to serve it the second day.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lemons
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken drumsticks or bone-in thighs
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups orzo
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 small or 1 large thin-skinned (English) cucumbers, chopped
5 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Castelvetrano or other green olives, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut one of the lemons into wedges and set aside. Juice the remaining lemon and combine with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, in a large resealable plastic bag or in a bowl, along with the chicken pieces. Seal and shake the bag (or stir in the bowl) to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and cook until lightly golden all over, turning when the chicken releases easily from the pan, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan and stir to coat with the remaining fat. Decrease heat to medium and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the orzo and the broth or water. Cook until the liquid is partly absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Top with the chicken legs and cover with a lid or foil. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more, depending on the size of your drumsticks or thighs. Remove from the heat and scatter the cucumber, feta and dill over the top. Serve from the skillet with lemon wedges and olives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1379 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON-DILL CHICKEN PATTIES WITH ORZO



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This is a simple and elegant dish that starts with ground chicken. Lemon and dill make it light and fresh! This came out of a Woman's Day magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons snipped dill
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fine fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup sliced scallion
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped dill
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lb ground chicken
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in lightly salted water as package directs.
  • Drain; return to pot.
  • Add remaining orzo ingredients; toss to mix.
  • Cover to keep warm.
  • While orzo cooks, mix Patties ingredients except chicken.
  • Add chicken; mix well.
  • Form into sixteen 1/2-inch thick patties.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet.
  • Add patties; cook over medium heat, turning once, about 5 minutes, until opaque in center.
  • Serve with orzo.
  • Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.5, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 729.3, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 30.9

CHICKEN, LEMON AND DILL WITH ORZO



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From an article in *Everyday Food* on baked pasta dishes. Whips up in a jiffy; a lovely combination of flavors, redolent of Greece.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (to grease the baking dish)
1 1/4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups feta, crumbed (4 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh dill, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a saucepan, bring broth, 3/4 cup water, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil.
  • In a greased 3-quart baking dish (for example, 9" x 13"), combine chicken, orzo, feta, dill, lemon zest, and juice.
  • Pour broth mixture over orzo and stir once to incorporate.
  • Bake until orzo is tender and cooking liquid is creamy, 40 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON ORZO



Lemon Orzo image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 cup small-diced feta, preferably Greek (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
  • Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Brown the chicken in batches: If you overcrowd the pot, the chicken will steam instead of brown. Brown the chicken in batches to ensure that it gets a nice golden color.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine will help to deglaze the pot and add flavor to the sauce. Use a dry white wine that you would enjoy drinking.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The orzo will continue to absorb the sauce as it sits, so it's best to enjoy it while it's still hot.

Conclusion:

This chicken, lemon, and dill with orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the sauce is creamy and lemony, and the orzo is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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