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Easy Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo

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Easy Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo is a quick, gluten-free dinner that impresses with tender chicken and creamy orzo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Can be swapped with ditalini or acini di pepe
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium
For Flavoring
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Or can substitute with dried
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Or can substitute with dried
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use avocado or canola oil
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides and let rest.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté,' add olive oil, and brown the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the pot, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring well to mix and scrape up brown bits.
  5. Add orzo pasta to the broth and stir gently to ensure it’s submerged.
  6. Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the pot with the orzo mixture.
  7. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  8. After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then vent remaining steam.
  9. Fluff the orzo with a fork and adjust seasoning before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a gluten-free, quick dinner option that can be customized with additional vegetables as desired.

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