Description
Greek Chicken and Orzo is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful orzo, and creamy feta for an irresistible meal. Perfect for any weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress with its hearty flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp basil, salt pepper
- ½ tsp each: salt and pepper
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz block feta cheese (cubed), more for serving
- ¼ c chopped parsley
- 2 oz chopped baby spinach
- ⅓ c kalamata olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Next, add the uncooked orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, minced onion, and cherry tomatoes. Stir to ensure the orzo is submerged in liquid, and then place the feta cubes throughout the mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, trying not to open it during cooking. Check if the orzo is al dente and if the chicken has reached 165°F before removing the foil.
- After cooking, uncover the dish and stir to combine everything, allowing the feta to mix in. The tomatoes will burst during this step, which is perfectly fine!
- Fold in the chopped spinach and parsley, letting the spinach wilt as the sauce thickens.
- To serve, top with kalamata olives, extra feta, and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a bit more flavor, try marinating the chicken in olive oil and spices for an hour before baking.
Feel free to substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different twist on flavor.
Add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a colorful and nutritious boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 75mg