Cheesy Lemon Chicken Orzo
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Author: Tracie at CleverlyInspired
- 4 C low sodium chicken broth
- 1 T butter
- 1 1/4 t kosher salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- 1.5 lb raw chicken tenderloins cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lb orzo
- 1/5 C white cheddar shredded
- 1/4 C fresh dill chopped
- 2 t lemon zest
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 C grated Parmesan
Preheat oven to 400
In a saucepan, bring broth, butter, 3/4 C water, salt and pepper to boil.
In a 3 qt casserole dish, combine chicken, orzo, cheddar, dill, zest, lemon juice.
Pour broth mixture over orzo and stir everything to combine. Will be very liquidy.
Bake 40 minutes.
Top with parmesan..let stand 5 minutes and serve:)