Zesty Lemon Chicken Scaloppine with Roasted Garlic Orzo
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken breasts sautéed to perfection, served over a bed of roasted garlic-infused orzo for a quick, flavorful family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, combine the lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
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