One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Orzo
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken thighs and creamy orzo infused with lemon and garlic, all cooked in a single pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free orzo)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken thighs in the pan, skin-side down, for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs, adding garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Stir in the orzo.
- Pour chicken broth over the orzo and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, cook chicken and orzo in advance and combine when ready to serve. Overcrowding the pan can lead to under-roasting; ensure there’s space for air circulation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, one pan meal, lemon garlic, orzo, easy dinner