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lemon orzo chicken

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Deborah Mackrodt
@DebiCooks
Levittown, NY

This is a dish that is easy to cook. You don't boil the pasta. It cooks in the oven. If you love chicken, lemon, and Feta you will love this dish.

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Need an easy and flavorful dinner option? Try this lemon orzo chicken. Except for heating the broth, it's all made in a 9x13 baking dish. No need to cook the orzo first. Just dump and bake. The bite-sized pieces of chicken are very tender and the casserole is filled with lemon flavor. We loved the combination of lemon with the Feta cheese.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon orzo chicken

  • 4 c
    chicken broth, low salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground pepper
  • 1 lb
    orzo
  • 1 lb
    chicken tenders, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 oz
    crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 c
    grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make lemon orzo chicken

  • In a saucepan bring the chicken stock the butter, salt, and pepper to a boil.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan bring the chicken stock the butter, salt, and pepper to a boil.
  • Place orzo and chicken in a baking dish.
    2
    In a 3-quart baking dish place orzo and chicken.
  • Add dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Feta.
    3
    Add dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Feta.
  • Pour broth over over orzo.
    4
    Pour broth over over orzo.
  • Stir once to mix everything.
    5
    Stir once to mix everything.
  • Bake uncovered for about 40 mins until the orzo is done and the liquid is creamy.
    6
    Bake uncovered for about 40 mins until the orzo is done and the liquid is creamy.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
    7
    Sprinkle Parmesan on top and let stand for 5 minutes until cheese melts a bit.
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