Easy Skillet Lemon Chicken and Orzo

What you'll need

• 1.5 lbsboneless, skinless chicken thighs
• to tastesalt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1.5 cupsorzo pasta, uncooked
• 2.5 cupschicken broth
• 3 tablespoons juice, 1 teaspoon zestlemon juice and zest
• 2 cupsbaby spinach
• 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Let's cook

1. 1Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. 2In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, and lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
4. 4Stir in the spinach until wilted, then fold in the Parmesan cheese.
5. 5Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, nestling it into the orzo.
6. 6Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.