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Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo

Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo – Zesty Comfort Meal

A quick and delicious Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo recipe that delivers zesty flavors and comforting meals in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Can substitute with turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped with butter or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can use dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Can substitute with basil or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
For the Base
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Gluten-free option available
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Fresh Herbs For garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and brown for 5–7 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  5. Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the pot, and sauté for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scrapping browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Stir in orzo pasta and ensure it’s evenly distributed.
  8. Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the pot.
  9. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  10. Allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  11. Fluff the orzo with a fork, mixing in chicken and herbs, and adjust seasoning.
  12. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and can include various vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.

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