One-Pot Lemon Basil Chicken with Spring Vegetables
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By Justin Eppley
One-Pot Lemon Basil Chicken with Spring Vegetables
Updated at: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:31:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories326.9 kcal (16%)
Total Fat11.1 g (16%)
Carbs28.1 g (11%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein29.5 g (59%)
Sodium815.1 mg (41%)
Fiber7.3 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 poundboneless skinless chicken thighs
cut into bite-sized pieces

Salt

pepper
to taste

1 bunchgreen onions
chopped

2 cupskale
chopped, or Swiss chard

1 cupradishes
sliced

1 cupsugar snap peas
halved

2 clovesgarlic
minced

1 cuporzo
gluten-free, or rice

2 cupschicken broth

1lemon
Zest and juice of

¼ cupfresh basil
chopped

Parmesan cheese
or nutritional yeast for serving, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, add green onions, kale, radishes, sugar snap peas, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3
Stir in the gluten-free orzo or rice, and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast.
Step 4
Return the chicken to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo/rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 6
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, if desired.
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