Lemon Pepper Chicken Broccoli Orzo Easy Weeknight Dinner

Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken Broccoli Orzo Easy Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups small broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Lemon Pepper Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a simple and flavorful one pot chicken recipe perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. Made with fresh ingredients, it's a quick pasta dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Updated at: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:15:26 GMT