Lemon Artichoke Chicken Orzo

5 from 1 vote

Lemon Chicken Orzo with Artichokes is a one-skillet wonder that brings together chicken, artichokes, and perfectly cooked orzo in a zesty, buttery sauce. This dish is the perfect balance of comforting and light, thanks to bright lemon juice and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, it’s packed with flavor and ready in just over 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon Artichoke Chicken Orzo

Servings:

Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts sliced into strips
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter divided
1 can artichokes drained and quartered
1 shallot minced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup orzo
2.5 cups chicken broth
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Brown the chicken and add the artichokes. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove the chicken once the butter is melted and set aside. Add the artichokes and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and remove the artichokes once the butter is melted. You can add the artichokes to the chicken.
Cook the orzo. Add the shallots, garlic, and orzo to the stockpot. Cook for 2 minutes stirring often. Add the chicken broth and cook for 10 minutes stirring to make sure the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Combine the ingredients. Add the lemon juice, the red pepper flakes, and salt to the orzo, stirring well. Add the chicken and artichokes back to the pan. Stir.
Serve. Serve hot.

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Notes

How To Reheat Orzo

Orzo will continue to absorb liquid as it sits so reheating properly ensures it stays creamy and doesn't dry out.

Stovetop: Add leftovers to a pan over medium-low heat. Stir in a splash of broth or water to loosen it up then stir and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add more liquid as needed until warmed through.

Microwave: Place leftovers in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a damp paper towel. Heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through (typically 1-2 minutes).

If the orzo has become too thick, extra liquid can restore the creamy consistency. Avoid overheating to prevent mushy orzo. Adding a fresh squeeze of lemon juice after reheating can refresh the flavors.

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