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Creamy Orzo with Herby Chicken

and Green Beans
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
539 kcal
Protein
48.3g protein
Total
15 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Orzo

½ pot(s)

Dried Italian Herbs

1 sachet(s)

Chicken Stock Powder

1 unit(s)

Echalion Shallot

80 grams

Green Beans

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

4 unit(s)

British Chicken Thighs

1 unit(s)

Lemon

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)2254 kJ
Energy (kcal)539 kcal
Fat38.5 g
of which saturates15.1 g
Carbohydrate6.9 g
of which sugars5 g
Dietary Fibre3.6 g
Protein48.3 g
Salt0.4 g
Potassium47.7 mg
Calcium6.4 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

Fill and boil your kettle and preheat your grill to high.

Lay the chicken thighs out flat on a baking tray lined with foil.

Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle on the Italian herbs.

Grill on the highest grill shelf until cooked though, 12-15 mins. Turn halfway through cooking.

IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

2

Fill a saucepan with the boiled water and put on high heat.

Return to the boil then stir in orzo along with half the chicken stock powder.

Cook until the orzo is tender, 10-12 mins.

3

Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Trim the green beans and cut into thirds.

Zest, then halve the lemon.

4

When the orzo has 4 mins left, add the green beans and cook until tender.

Drain into a sieve, wipe the pan dry and return the pan to a medium high heat.

Add a drizzle of oil and stir in the shallots.

Cook until softened, 2-3 mins then stir in the garlic and cook for a minute more.

5

Meanwhile, when the chicken is cooked, transfer to your chopping board and cut into bite sized pieces.

Add the cooked chicken to the pan with the shallot.

Stir and then add in the orzo and green beans.

Stir in the creme fraiche, remaining chicken stock powder and bring to a bubble.

6

Simmer the creamy orzo until everything is piping hot, 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and stir in a good pinch of lemon zest.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Share between your bowls and enjoy!

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