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Lemon and Herb Chicken Breast Tray Bake with Orzo

Juicy chicken breasts nestle on a bed of orzo soaking up lemony stock and fresh herbs on a single baking tray. A truly effortless mid-week supper that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.

4.5 (4)
Prep
12min
Cook
25min
Total
37min
Serves
4

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Lemon and Herb Chicken Breast Tray Bake with Orzo

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts (about 180g each)
  • 300g orzo pasta
  • 600ml hot chicken stock
  • 2 lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to season

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4 reviews

  • Ryan P.

    Beautifully bright and protein-packed. Perfect after the gym.

    10 Mar 2026

  • Fatima S.

    My whole family loved this. Will definitely be on rotation.

    5 Mar 2026

  • David C.

    Really fresh flavours. I added some cherry tomatoes and it was excellent.

    22 Feb 2026

  • Emma R.

    Such an easy dinner with minimal washing up — the orzo absorbs all the lovely lemony juices.

    15 Feb 2026

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