
By Carol Bee Cooks
One Pan Chicken Thigh Orzo with Leeks
8 steps
Prep:15minCook:35min
This one pan chicken thigh orzo dish is fresh, easy, and delicious!
Updated at: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 02:09:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories568.4 kcal (28%)
Total Fat21.8 g (31%)
Carbs37.3 g (14%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein52.6 g (105%)
Sodium1054.3 mg (53%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2Leeks
cut into thin slices

2 lbsChicken Thighs
I used boneless skinless

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

Lemon & Garlic Seasoning
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1 Tbspavocado oil

2 Tbspbutter

4cloves garlic
minced

¼ tspRed Pepper Flakes
more or less to taste

1 ½ cupsOrzo
uncooked

¼ cupWhite Wine
dry, more as needed to deglaze

2 ½ cupschicken broth

1Lemon
juice and zeset

¼ cupFresh Parsley
roughly chopped to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2
Prep your leeks. Slice off the root end of the leek. Slice off the tough green part of the top of the leek. Slice the remaining portion of the leek in half and cut into thin half-moon slices. Toss the sliced leeks in water to remove any dirt.
Step 3
Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. I also seasoned with the Lemon & Garlic Flavorgod seasoning.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large high-rimmed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs in the pan and cook for 5 minutes a side. Remove to a plate.
Step 5
Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Add the sliced leeks and cook for a few minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir. Add the uncooked orzo, stir, and let it toast for a minute.
Step 6
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 7
Add back the chicken and any juices left on the plate back to the pan. Place in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and most of the broth is absorbed.
Step 8
Serve with lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
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