One-pot lemon chicken orzo

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1½ cups orzo
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 lemons
• 5 oz baby spinach
• 3½ cups chicken broth
• 2 oz parmesan
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Method

1. Season the chicken with oregano and salt and brown in oil 4 minutes per side. Set aside.
2. Soften the onion and garlic in the same pot, then stir in the orzo for 1 minute.
3. Add the broth and the zest of one lemon, nestle the chicken back in, cover and simmer 12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
4. Stir in the spinach, parmesan and the juice of both lemons. Check the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and serve.

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