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Lemon chicken skillet with artichokes & orzo

Lemon chicken skillet with artichokes & orzo

Chicken thighs braised with artichokes, orzo and lemon in one skillet.

Total time
45 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Protein / serving
44g

Ingredients

Servings 4

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Brown the chicken in the oil; remove.

  2. Step 2

    Soften the onion; add garlic for 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in orzo, stock and zest; return the chicken and simmer 18 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add artichokes and olives for the last 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with lemon juice, parsley and Parmesan if using.

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Nutrition per serving

Approximate values per serving
Calories560 kcal
Protein44g
Carbohydrates46g
– of which sugars4g
Fibre6g
Fat22g
– of which saturates4.5g
– of which omega-30.4g
Calcium120mg
Iron3.4mg
Salt1.5g
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