Lemon Chicken Orzo

4 meals (estimated)

From a reel by Emily and Levi Jensen — watch the original

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup dry orzo
• 2 cups broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• handful of spinach
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the orzo, broth, cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to mix.
3. Add the spinach to the dish and layer the chicken thighs on top.
4. Drizzle the chicken with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
5. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the cover, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.