Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper; brown chicken for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot; stir in uncooked orzo and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free orzo)