Description
This Greek Chicken and Orzo is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and creamy feta cheese. It’s perfect for a quick, homemade meal that’s both delicious and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for families or busy weeknights.
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
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp 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, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, and paprika, and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the uncooked orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, minced onion, and cherry tomatoes, stirring to ensure the orzo is submerged in the liquid. Distribute the feta cubes evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for about 35-40 minutes, checking at 35 minutes to see if the orzo is al dente, and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust cooking time as necessary.
- Once cooked, remove the foil and stir the mixture to incorporate the feta, allowing any bursting tomatoes to blend into the dish.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and parsley, letting the spinach wilt. The sauce will thicken slightly.
- Serve topped with kalamata olives, additional feta, and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and spices for a couple of hours before baking.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and color in your dish.
You can substitute quinoa or rice for orzo if you prefer a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg