LEMONY CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS ORZO

Lemony Chicken & Asparagus Orzo image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Red Onion (chopped)
4 cups Broth (Chicken or Vegetable), low sodium
2 cups Chicken (cooked, shredded) - use rotisserie chicken leftovers
1 1/2 cups Orzo
3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dill (dried) - can use extra
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 pound Asparagus (fresh or frozen), cut into 2"pieces
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 dash Red Pepper flakes - for serving (optional for spice)

Steps:

Heat oil in large, deep skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, chicken, orzo, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring halfway through, until orzo is nearly tender but mixture is still slightly soupy, 10-12 minutes.
Scatter asparagus on top, cover again and continue cooking until asparagus is bright green and tender and orzo is cooked through, 5-7 minutes more. Top with cheese.