---
title: Herbed Chicken & Creamy Lemon Orzo
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/glp-1-herbed-chicken-and-creamy-lemon-orzo-68ed3d65a267a9c2fbff9c8b
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Mediterranean
  - Sodium Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - GLP-1 Friendly
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 643
source_chef: Courtney Laga
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "The olive sauce gets rave reviews for its briny, savory taste, but many found the orzo quite bland despite following seasoning instructions."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Most found it straightforward to make, though some noted it requires multiple pans and takes longer than expected."
nutrition:
  calories: 590
  protein: 48
  fat: 19
  saturated fat: 4.5
  carbohydrates: 55
  sugar: 5
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 135
  sodium: 660
  potassium: 1090
  calcium: 80
  iron: 2.3
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/herbed-chicken-creamy-lemon-orzo.avif"
---
![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Trim @zucchini{2%unit}, then grate on the largest holes of a #box grater{}. Zest and quarter @lemon{1%unit}. Roughly chop @green olives{2%unit}. Roughly chop @parsley{½%oz}.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Once water is boiling, add @orzo pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain and rinse under cold water for at least ~{30%seconds}. Wipe out pot.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Meanwhile, pat @chicken cutlets{24%oz}(dry) with @paper towels{}; season all over with half the @Italian seasoning{1%tbsp} (all for 4 servings), @salt{}, and @black pepper{}. Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken is browning too quickly, lower heat and cover. Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a #cutting board{}. Wipe out pan.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)

![Step 6](step-6.jpg)
Slice chicken crosswise. Divide orzo between plates; top with chicken. Spoon pan sauce over chicken and serve.