One Pot Mushroom Herb Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  1 tsp or 3g

• Onion powder

  Spices

  1 tsp or 2g

• Lemon Pepper Seasoning

  Wegmans

  1 tsp or 4g

• Parsley

  Raw

  1 tsp or 1g

• Oregano

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp, ground or 2g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  4 tbsp or 54g

• Orzo

  Safeway

  1 cup dry or 173g

• Mushrooms

  White, raw

  1 cup, pieces or slices or 70g

• Chicken thigh

  Broilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw

  6 thigh, bone removed or 564g

• Chicken broth

  Soup, canned, less/reduced sodium

  2 cup or 480g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 15g

Directions

1. Whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, parsley, oregano, and salt. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with some of the seasoning mixture, reserving the rest.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. Add orzo, mushrooms, and the remaining seasoning mixture to the pan. Stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the chicken broth.
4. Return the chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the orzo and mushrooms. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, the orzo is tender, and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Top with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve and enjoy!