Post by @kitkeenan

alt caption: me bc I needed dinner in 30 mins and hate doing the dishes 😭 Lemony chicken and pea skillet 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup orzo 1 cup frozen peas 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper Fresh basil, for serving 1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate. 3. Add the orzo to the same skillet and toast for about 1 minute in the chicken drippings. 4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Bring to a simmer and nestle the chicken back into the skillet. 5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 8 minutes. 6. Stir the frozen peas into the orzo around the chicken. Cover and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through. 7. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, zest of 1 lemon and juice of 1/2 lemon. Add a splash of broth if needed to keep the orzo creamy. 8. Finish with more Parmesan, black pepper, torn fresh basil and extra lemon zest. #EasyRecipes #skilletdinner #proteinrecipe