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Cheesy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Tracie at CleverlyInspired

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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:)