Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces); 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning (divided); 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/3 cup diced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup half and half; 3 cups baby arugula; 2 Tablespoons lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta, a comforting weeknight dinner, is made with seasoned chicken, tender orzo pasta and fresh lemon. An easy recipe that’s creamy, zesty and made in one pot.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:05:39 GMT