LEMON ORZO CHICKEN

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This is a dish that is easy to cook. You dont boil the pasta. It cooks in the oven. If you love chicken, lemon and feta you will love this dish.

Provided by Deborah Mackrodt

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 c chicken broth, low salt
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 tsp course salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 lb chicken tenders cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb orzo
2 c of crumbles feta cheese ( about 4 ounces )
1/4 c chopped fresh dill
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. In a saucepan bring the chicken stock the butter, salt and pepper to a boil.
  • 3. In a 3 quart baking dish place orzo, dill, chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice and feta.
  • 4. Pour broth over over orzo and stir once to mix everything.
  • 5. Bake uncover for about 40 mins until orzo is done and liquid is creamy.
  • 6. Sprinke Parmesan on top and let stand 5 mins till cheese melts a bit.

uzair khan 1
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This recipe sounds amazing!


Rajaul Islam
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Kamal Yogi
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This recipe is a must-try!


At Kol
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I'm going to make this for dinner tonight.


Kimallel Cheruiyot
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This looks delicious.


Kiana Martins Pato
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I'll have to try this recipe.


Feroz Ahmmed
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Yum!


S.K TANVIR
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Roy Yohn
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Saqlian Shahzad
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.


Olamilekan Ayinla
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The lemon sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


Hassediqee
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jordan L
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of lemon and chicken.


STEVE PETERMAN
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I especially liked the lemon sauce, which was tangy and flavorful.


Latrice Baker
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Ezekiel Kaluku
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This lemon orzo chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.