Name: One-Pan Skillet Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided (or 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt); 0.5 teaspoon (1.5g) freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon (0.5g) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for subtle heat); 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup (180g) orzo pasta (risoni); 450g (1 lb) fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (36% fat minimum); 1 lemon, zest finely grated (about 1 teaspoon) and juiced (about 2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish

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One-Pan Skillet Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Orzo — Magic Sous