Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring golden orzo pasta, juicy chicken, and vibrant asparagus, brightened with zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender and vibrant green.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Add the cooked chicken, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is perfectly tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve warm, elegantly topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh herbs, cream for a rich version, or other vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg