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2) One-Pan Lemon Garlic Minced Chicken and Orzo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g minced chicken
  • 1 cup 185 g orzo
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest + 2 tbsp juice
  • 2 1/2 cups 600 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add minced chicken, breaking it up with a spoon; cook until no longer pink, 5–6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Stir in garlic and orzo; toast 1 minute. Add broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fold in spinach and Parmesan, if using, until wilted. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle parsley before serving.