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Greek Chicken Orzo
Greek chicken orzo is a delicious one pan dinner made with Greek spiced chicken, creamy orzo, roasted red peppers, olives, feta, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
Greek Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Orzo
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, 2 cloves
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo
- 3 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Toss the pieces of chicken in the dried spices and salt. Add the olive oil to a 12 inch skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the chicken into the skillet and spread it into a single layer. Let it cook for several minutes before flipping it over. Once it's cooked through, remove it from the skillet and onto a plate.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil into the skillet and add in the orzo, onion, garlic, and roasted red peppers. Cook for about a minute, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the orzo for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Stir often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken back in with the orzo, along with the feta, olives, and fresh herbs. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir everything together. Taste for seasoning and garnish with extra feta and herbs before serving.
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Notes
- If the orzo absorbs all of the broth before it's tender, add in 1/4 cup additional broth at a time until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1154mg
(48%)
Potassium
850mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
439IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1154mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 439IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.