Lemon Chicken and Orzo

By mschweickert

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 1/2 tablespoons low fat sour cream
• 3/4 cup orzo
• 8 oz green beans cut into 1-inch pieces

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from supperforasteal.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot add chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil and add diced chicken. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 9 minutes

3. Boil broth for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, oregano, honey, and sour cream. Whisk to combine and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

4. Add 1 ½ cups water and return to a boil. Stir in orzo and boil for 10 minutes.

5. If adding green beans, add to pot in last 5 minutes of cooking orzo.

6. Return chicken to pot and simmer 10 minutes, until thickened.