One Pot Chicken Orzo
Chicken and orzo cooked together in tomato and lemon, with spinach and peas, all in one pan.
- Time35 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.71 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan and cook the chicken for 5 minutes until pale gold.
5 min - 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 3
Stir in the orzo, tomatoes, water, oregano, salt and lemon zest. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 12 minutes, stirring often so it does not stick, until the orzo is tender and the sauce is thick.
12 min - 4
Stir in the spinach and peas for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
2 min - 5
Add the lemon juice and parmesan, stir and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.