Description
This Delicious Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful orzo pasta, and a variety of Mediterranean ingredients like cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. It’s a satisfying and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Orzo:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same pan, add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and orzo, toasting for 1–2 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, spinach, and cooked chicken. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and everything is heated through. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or omit it for a dairy-free version.
- This dish is great for leftovers and can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
