Description
One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Orzo is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken thighs, fluffy orzo pasta, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce—all cooked in one pan for effortless cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe delivers delicious flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear skin-side down until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from the pan.
- Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Nestle seared chicken thighs back into the pan on top of the orzo mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and orzo is al dente.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving. Drizzle remaining sauce over each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with orzo (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg