Best 6 Lemon Pepper Chicken With Orzo Recipes

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Lemon pepper chicken with orzo is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The zesty lemon and peppery flavor of the chicken pairs perfectly with the tender orzo and creates a delicious and satisfying meal. This dish is also versatile and can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family with its delicious taste and ease of preparation.

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

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

CREAMY LEMON-PEPPER ORZO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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If you love risotto but want something quicker, this simple orzo takes half the time. Rich cheese and cream are switched out for tangy Greek yogurt and goat cheese for equally satisfying creaminess. Sweet green peas, fragrant fresh tarragon and basil scream spring--though this dish is a year-round classic. Get your fork--and appetite--ready.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
1 large clove garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup whole-wheat or other whole-grain orzo
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces finely crumbled goat cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil and tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
  • Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
  • Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calorie, Fat 9.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON PEPPER ORZO



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo
2 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mascarpone
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn heat off.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.

LEMON ORZO CHICKEN



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Looking for something speedy for dinner? This lemon orzo chicken has asparagus, leeks and peas for a tasty supper that's low in fat

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dinner

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, halved and finely sliced
300g orzo
150g asparagus, roughly chopped into 4cm lengths
500ml low-salt chicken or vegetable stock
2 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche
1 lemon, zested and juiced
250g cooked chicken, shredded
250g frozen peas
½ small bunch of chives

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and fry the leeks for 5 mins over a medium-high heat, adding a splash of boiling water from the kettle halfway through to steam them slightly. Add the orzo, asparagus and stock, and cook for 10 mins over a high heat, stirring continuously.
  • Stir through the crème fraîche, lemon zest, juice, chicken, peas and most of the chives. Season and keep on the heat for 3-4 mins to warm through the chicken, adding a splash of water to loosen if needed. Divide between bowls and top with the remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

BIG DADDY'S LEMON PEPPER ORZO



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I got this from the Food Network:Big Daddy's House:Catch of the Day with Aaron McCarty. This gets nice and creamy like risotto! I tweaked it just a little.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup orzo pasta
2 lemons, juice of
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese (or mascarpone)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn off heat.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 177.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9

ORZO WITH CHICKEN, TOMATO AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic
8 ounces whole red or yellow bell pepper, or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut (1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup orzo
12 ounces ripe plum tomatoes, about 4
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup brandy
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot, according to orzo package..
  • Chop whole onion by pulsing in food processor. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and saute onion.
  • With food processor running, put garlic through feed tube and mince. Add to onion.
  • Wash, trim and seed pepper and cut into large chunks. Chop in food processor. Add to onion.
  • Wash, dry and cut up chicken into bite-size chunks. Add to pan and brown evenly.
  • Cook orzo, following package directions, about 10 minutes.
  • Wash, trim and quarter tomatoes. Chop coarsely by pulsing in food processor. Add to skillet with cumin and brandy. Reduce heat and cook until mixture is soft and well blended. If it becomes too dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Season with salt, if desired.
  • When orzo is cooked, drain and served topped with chicken-tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 596, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 92 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the chicken and orzo together. This will save you time and dirty dishes.
  • If you don't have lemon pepper seasoning, you can make your own by mixing together equal parts lemon zest and black pepper.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is no longer pink in the center, but still tender and juicy.
  • If you like a more lemony flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice to the sauce.
  • Serve the lemon pepper chicken and orzo with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

This lemon pepper chicken and orzo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the orzo is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is creamy and lemony. Plus, it's a one-pot meal, which means less cleanup! So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dinner, give this recipe a try.

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