Chelsea's Messy Apron · by Chelsea Lords★ 5.0 (1)
Lemon Chicken Orzo Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 34%·PRO 88%
CARBS 54G32% OF CAL
10G FIBER30G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G45% OF CAL
16G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender chicken and orzo pasta in a creamy lemon sauce with spinach and parmesan. A bright, comforting one-pot dinner built on fresh lemon and mild spice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion (1 onion)
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 1 large (12 ounces) chicken breast (or tenders, diced to 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth (like Swanson)
- 2-1/4 cups whole milk (see note 1)
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (see note 2)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (divided, see note 3)
- 3 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
- 2 large lemons (1 tbsp zest and 1/4 cup juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 34%·PRO 88%
CARBS 54G32% OF CAL
10G FIBER30G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G45% OF CAL
16G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 1618mg
- Total sugar
- 13g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1511mg
- Calcium
- 605mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1618MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.