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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 0.5 medium White Onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced (about 3 cloves))
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup Orzo (dry)
• 2 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 large Lemon (juiced (about 2 tbsp))
• 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken (can be rotisserie or instant‑pot shredded)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach (packed, roughly chopped)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice half of a white onion, mince the garlic, shred the cooked chicken, and juice one lemon.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Onion

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Add Garlic, Seasoning & Orzo

   Stir in the minced garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 cup dry orzo. Cook for 1 minute, letting the orzo toast lightly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Create Creamy Sauce

   Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and the lemon juice. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer. Uncover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Finish with Chicken, Spinach & Cheese

   Add the shredded chicken, 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan, and 4 cups fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper if needed.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Serve

   Spoon the lemon chicken orzo onto plates, garnish with extra Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g