Chicken Orzo
This Chicken Orzo is a quick and easy recipe - 15 minutes is all you need! It is deliciously creamy and flavoured with bursts of Lemon and salty Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 50 g Parmesan Grated
- 150 ml Double Cream
- 1 Lemon Juice and Zest
- 700 g Orzo
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 Roast Chicken Shredded
- 2 tbsp Parmesan
- 1 tbsp Chives Chopped Finely
Instructions
- Beat Egg Yolks in a small bowl and add Parmesan, Double Cream, Lemon zest and juice. Whisk to combine.
- Cook the Orzo according to the pack instructions, then drain. Add back to pot. Stir in butter.
- Once fully coated, add the sauce. Season.
- Stir in the Chicken.
- Add some grated Parmesan and Chives and serve.
Notes
Tips for making Chicken Orzo
- Only use freshly grated Parmesan. Pre grated Parmesan has a coating which is used to stop the cheese clumping together in the pack. It also however doesn't melt the same.
Recipe Variations
- Add your favourite Veggies such as Corn, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Peppers.
- Add greens such as Spinach, Kale or Chard.
- Use your favourite Meats or Prawns instead.
- Add Seasoning of your choice.
Can it be made in advance?
It is best to eat this as soon as it is made but you can make it 3 days ahead and reheat gently on the hob or in the microwave.Storage
This Chicken Orzo keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.How to reheat
To reheat in the Microwave, reheat in bursts of 30 seconds, stirring in between. You may find that it is easier to heat with a splash of water or milk. To reheat on the hob, add a splash of water or milk and reheat gently over a low heat for a few minutes.Can it be frozen?
I would not recommend freezing this Orzo Chicken dish.Nutrition
Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 41gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 703IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 3mg
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