Description
A flavorful and easy dish featuring chicken cooked with lemon, herbs, and orzo in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Sear chicken in the pot until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well.
- Add orzo and place the chicken on top.
- Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Fluff the orzo and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made with bone-in chicken for added flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Lemon Herb Chicken, Orzo, Easy Dinner, Quick Meal