Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta
This Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta is filled with brightness and flavor - creamy parmesan, orzo, lemon zest, and fresh basil - you will love it!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- garlic salt
- olive oil
Lemon Orzo Pasta
- 1 lb. orzo (16 oz)
- 1 cup fresh parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Chicken
- Flatten chicken breasts with a meat mallet.
- Heat a nonstick pan to medium-high heat.
- Season each side of the chicken lightly with garlic salt.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pan and place the chicken in the pan. Sear chicken on each side (4-6 minutes) until browned.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Chop into pieces and set aside.
Lemon Orzo
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Strain and add to a large bowl, then toss in olive oil.
- Add in juice from both lemons and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Then add in fresh parm, chopped basil, and lemon zest.
- Add in chicken and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!