Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe

Name: Lemon Orzo Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta; 1/4 cups White Wine (optional); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 cup Carrots, Diced (2-3 Whole); 1- 1/2 cup Yellow Squash, Diced (about 1 Whole); 1- 1/2 cup Zucchini, Diced (about 1 Whole); 1 cup Asparagus, Cut Into Thirds; 1- 3/4 cup Chicken Broth; 1 whole Lemon (zest Of The Whole Lemon, Juice Of Half Of The Lemon, Divided Use); 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Diced; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
1/4 cups White Wine (optional)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 cup Carrots, Diced (2-3 Whole)
1- 1/2 cup Yellow Squash, Diced (about 1 Whole)
1- 1/2 cup Zucchini, Diced (about 1 Whole)
1 cup Asparagus, Cut Into Thirds
1- 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
1 whole Lemon (zest Of The Whole Lemon, Juice Of Half Of The Lemon, Divided Use)
2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Diced
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese

1
Heat oil in a large saute or frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add orzo and cook approximately 2 minutes until golden.
3
Add white wine if using and cook till absorbed.
4
I usually use Sauvignon Blanc, but any nice white will do.
5
Add garlic, onion, and carrots (any veggies that may take a little longer to cook) and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook about 2 minutes.
7
Next, add zucchini, yellow squash, and asparagus (any quicker cooking vegetables).
8
Cook about 1-2 minutes.
9
Add chicken broth and lemon zest, and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and let simmer till broth is absorbed and the orzo is cooked (about 10 minutes).
11
Near end of cook time, add diced chicken and heat through (note: the chicken should have already been cooked prior to this point).
12
Once its all cooked, add salt & pepper to taste, stir in parmesan cheese, and squeeze juice of half the lemon over top (more to taste), and serve.
13
*Note: you could make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth and no chicken.
14
Aim for about 5-6 cups of chopped veggies total.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta, 1/4 cups White Wine (optional), 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Orzo Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Orzo Primavera

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