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8) One-Pot Lemon Garlic Canned Chicken Orzo

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

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 12.5 oz each canned chicken, drained
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté onion until soft, 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in orzo and toast 1 minute.
  3. Pour in broth, lemon zest, and juice, bring to a simmer; cover and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring once.
  4. Fold in canned chicken and peas, heat through 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and parsley; season to taste.