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a lemony chicken orzo soup in a wide bowl, light golden broth with shredded chicken, orzo, carrots, and fresh dill, a lemon wedge on the side, on a bright white table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Lemon Dill Chicken Orzo

Chicken and orzo soup with fresh dill and tender vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. On Sauté, heat the oil and cook onion, carrots, and celery for 4 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  2. Add the whole chicken breasts and broth. Seal and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Switch to Sauté, add the orzo, and simmer 8 minutes until tender.
  5. Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and dill, season, and serve.

Notes

Add the lemon at the very end so it stays bright.