Description
One Pan Lemon Mushroom Chicken features a lemon butter sauce studded with mushrooms and kale. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or fancy enough for company.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 – 2 pounds chicken breasts or small thighs
- salt and pepper
- 1 Meyer lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 cup orzo pasta (I used gluten free pasta.)
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 bunch kale, roughly torn
- zest + juice of 1 lemon
- (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or cast iron skillet set over medium high heat. Pound the chicken until flat and even and season it on both sides with salt and pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. To the same skillet, add the butter, mushrooms and lemon slices. Sear the lemon until golden on each side, about 1 minute. Remove the lemon from the pan and add to the plate with the chicken. Cook the mushrooms until soft and lightly browned.
4. To the same skillet, add the garlic and orzo. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the orzo toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Pour wine in the skillet and de-glaze the pan. Then add the chicken broth, kale, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir. Place the chicken and lemon slices back into the skillet. Transfer the whole skillet to the oven and roast for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon zest.
Notes
If you can’t find Meyer lemon, just substitute a conventional lemon.
I made this with gluten-free orzo. You could substitute any small pasta or even quinoa or rice.
Garnish with fresh dill. It adds a pop of color but also a beautiful fresh taste.
I prefer Kalona Supernatural or KerryGold grass fed butter. It really makes a difference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: recipe
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American