Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta (15-Minute Dinner!) - Real Food Whole Life

Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta (15-Minute Dinner!) - Real Food Whole Life

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This easy, creamy lemon chicken orzo pasta is ready in just 15 minutes with rotisserie chicken + fresh lemons, and without cream or soup!

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces of cream cheese (about 4 Tablespoons)
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cubed or roughly shredded cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups baby spinach

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