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Lemony Chicken & Orzo
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 24 Minutes
Ready In: 29 Minutes
Servings: 20
Source: Family Circle
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt and black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
3/4 cup orzo pasta
8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
2. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
3. Pour broth and lemon juice into a Dutch oven; bring to boil and add chicken.
4. Cover and reduce heat to medium.
5. Cook for 9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove chicken from pot; set aside.
7. Increase heat to high and cook sauce for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk in honey and sour cream.
9. Add 2 cups water to pot and bring to a boil; add orzo and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add green beans to pot for final 4 minutes of cook time.
10. Stir chicken back into pot and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com