Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Garner loves Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp and Orzo recipe
- The actor also says Garten’s Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo recipe is a “big hit” at her house.
- Garner tells EatingWell that Garten’s recipes are “ingrained” in her.
There’s no denying that Ina Garten’s roast chicken recipe is beloved by many, including actor Jennifer Garner. As she tells EatingWell, roast chicken is a staple dinner in her house, and she shares that her formula is “definitely all about Ina.”
“Ina’s recipes are so ingrained in me, I don’t even realize it,” Garner tells EatingWell in a recent interview following the launch of Once Upon a Farm’s new refrigerated protein bars.
Outside of the Perfect Roast Chicken—which is one of Garner’s all-time favorite Garten recipes—lately the Alias star has been loving some other high-protein dinners created by the celeb chef.
“She does a shrimp orzo situation that I love,” she shares, referring to Garten’s Roasted Shrimp and Orzo recipe. Only taking 20 minutes to prepare, this protein-packed dinner highlights gorgeous spring flavors like fresh lemon and herbs for a bright bite. Using the same vibrant ingredients, our Lemon Shrimp & Orzo Salad is a great alternative if you don’t have the time to let Ina’s salad marinate.
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that can add sustenance to your meals. Whole grain varieties are a nutrient-rich choice and can be a great source of fiber and protein. And it pairs well with so many different foods, including seafood like shrimp and salmon, as well as other proteins like chicken. The actor loves another Garten recipe that stars the grain.
“In Modern Comfort Food, [Garten] makes these chicken breasts that are crispy on the outside, and then you put them in the oven, and she makes them with an orzo salad,” Garner says. “That is a big hit as well.”
The recipe that Garner is touting here is the Barefoot Contessa’s Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo. Crispy chicken paired with lemony, cheesy orzo is a dinner winner, so we understand why this recipe is such a hit at Garner’s house. While chicken breasts are a simple and convenient choice, crispy chicken thighs would also work well in this dish.
These recipes are definitely being added to our spring dinner rotation, and we think they would pair well with veggie sides like our Roasted Lemon-Feta Broccoli or our new Raspberry-Spinach Salad.
