Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo 🍋

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• Olive oil (for coating chicken)
• Equal parts: Garlic & Herb seasoning, Smoked paprika, and Lemon pepper seasoning
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups dry orzo
• 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• Garlic, salt, & pepper (to taste)
• 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season Chicken: Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with equal parts Garlic & Herb seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon pepper.
2. Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, sear the chicken on both sides until browned, then remove and set aside. (Note: The chicken will not be fully cooked through yet).
3. Sauté Aromatics: Add butter and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion begins to soften, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Build the Orzo Base: Stir in the dry orzo, chicken stock, and Dijon mustard. Season with garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Add Chicken: Dice the seared chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet.
6. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes (stirring occasionally) until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
7. Finish Sauce: Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, and lemon juice.
8. Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve warm!