![['Close-up of a vibrant plate of orzo with chicken pieces and asparagus.', 'Side view of a delicious bowl of orzo with cooked chicken and fresh asparagus.', 'Juicy orzo dish featuring diced chicken and bright green asparagus tips.', 'Close-up shot of a colorful orzo meal with chicken, asparagus, and herbs.']](https://goldenchickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/u6426281249_close_up_photo_side_view_from_reddit._taken_with__f233f71a-5525-4920-9353-14e1325f929f_0.webp)
Tasty Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus - cookingwithricky
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and creamy cheese with orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces for even cooking)
- 1 lb asparagus (tough ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 lemon lemon (juiced, plus 1 tsp zest for finishing)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup leeks (thinly sliced using only the white and light green parts)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 3/4 cup water
- 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in chicken broth and water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned, then add leeks and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender, then stir in cooked orzo, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and cheese until creamy.
- Finish with lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.