Lemon Orzo Chicken

by Cherrypick
Star 4.3
    5m prep time
    25m total time
    Easy level
    10 ingredients
Lemon Orzo Chicken recipe by Cherrypick

Looking for something speedy for dinner? This lemon orzo chicken has asparagus, leeks and peas for a tasty supper that's low in fat.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the leeks for 5 mins over a medium-high heat, adding a splash of boiling water from the kettle halfway through to steam them slightly. Add the orzo, asparagus and stock, and cook for 10 mins over a high heat, stirring continuously.

Step 2

Stir through the crème fraîche, lemon zest, juice, chicken, peas and most of the chives. Season and keep on the heat for 3-4 mins to warm through the chicken, adding a splash of water to loosen if needed. Divide between bowls and top with the remaining chives.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
    1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
  • 15g Chives, chopped
    15g Chives, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Bunched Chives 20g
  • 150g Asparagus, roughly chopped into 4cm lengths
    150g Asparagus, roughly chopped into 4cm lengths 1 x Sainsbury's Asparagus Spears 250g
  • 500ml Chicken Stock, or vegetable
    500ml Chicken Stock, or vegetable 1 x Knorr Stock Pot Chicken 8x28g
  • 2 Leeks, halved and finely sliced
    2 Leeks, halved and finely sliced 2 x Sainsbury's Leeks Loose
  • 300g Orzo
    300g Orzo 1 x Sainsbury's Orzo Pasta, Taste the Difference 500g
  • 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
    1 Lemon, zested and juiced 1 x Sainsbury's Lemons
  • 2 tbsp Low Fat Crème Fraîche
    2 tbsp Low Fat Crème Fraîche 1 x Sainsbury's British Lighter Crème Fraîche 300ml
  • 250g Cooked Chicken, shredded
    250g Cooked Chicken, shredded 1 x Sainsbury's Cooked Roast British Chicken Breast Fillets x2 240g
  • 250g Frozen Peas
    250g Frozen Peas 1 x Sainsbury's Petits Pois 910g
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