LEMON ORZO CHICKEN

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This is a dish that is easy to cook. You dont boil the pasta. It cooks in the oven. If you love chicken, lemon and feta you will love this dish.

Provided by Deborah Mackrodt

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 c chicken broth, low salt
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 tsp course salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 lb chicken tenders cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb orzo
2 c of crumbles feta cheese ( about 4 ounces )
1/4 c chopped fresh dill
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. In a saucepan bring the chicken stock the butter, salt and pepper to a boil.
  • 3. In a 3 quart baking dish place orzo, dill, chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice and feta.
  • 4. Pour broth over over orzo and stir once to mix everything.
  • 5. Bake uncover for about 40 mins until orzo is done and liquid is creamy.
  • 6. Sprinke Parmesan on top and let stand 5 mins till cheese melts a bit.

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