Lemon Chicken Orzo!!! The Orzo Is Amazing With The Leeks In It!!! Mom Loved This Recipe!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Season the chicken cutlets with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.

Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken cutlets until golden brown and cooked through.

In another pot, sauté the finely diced leek until soft.

Add the uncooked orzo to the pot with the leeks and stir for a minute.

Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked.

Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, butter, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and diced garlic.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the orzo with the chicken on top, garnished with asparagus and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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