Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 up to

  • Calories

    3797 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Recipe

You'll love this comforting one-pan chicken orzo recipe, prepared Greek-style! Boldly seasoned chicken, nestled in a mixture of tiny orzo pasta with onions, bell peppers, and tomato and baked to tender, creamy perfection. Easy and satisfying.

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Ingredients

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For Chicken

  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp each kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • extra virgin olive oil

For Orzo

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Bell peppers any color, cored and sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups canned peeled plum tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups dry uncooked orzo pasta, whole grain orzo if you have it
  • Feta cheese for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine spices (oregano, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper.)
  3. Pat the chicken dry, and season well with the spices on both sides. Place the seasoned chicken in a large tray or bowl and add lemon juice. Set aside for a few minutes.
  4. In a 5-quart Dutch oven like this one or a large oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering.
  5. Add the chicken and brown on both sides (about 8 to 10 minutes). Transfer the chicken to a plate for now.
  6. In the same pot, add the bell pepper slices and sear on either side. Remove and place with the chicken for now.
  7. If needed, add another tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft. Add the garlic, and cook another 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes, broth, spices, and a dash of kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then add the orzo pasta.
  8. Nestle the chicken pieces into the orzo mixture, and top with the bell pepper slices.
  9. Transfer the pot to the heated oven oven. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from oven, cover and let sit 5 minutes undisturbed (the orzo will absorb any juices.)
  10. Before serving, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with fresh parsley and feta, if you like.

Notes

  • For the spices and olive oil used, browse our online shop here.
  • Leftovers & storage: allow any leftovers to cool completely and store in the fridge in tight-lid containers. If stored properly, leftovers orzo and chicken will keep for 3 days or so. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 379.7kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 50.6g (17%) Protein 30.9g (62%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 109.3mg (36%) Sodium 998.2mg (42%) Potassium 754.2mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7.2g (14%) Vitamin A 618.8IU (12%) Vitamin C 49.1mg (55%) Calcium 90.6mg (9%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6up to

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3797 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 379.7kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 50.6g 17%
Protein 30.9g 62%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 109.3mg 36%
Sodium 998.2mg 42%
Potassium 754.2mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7.2g 14%
Vitamin A 618.8IU 12%
Vitamin C 49.1mg 55%
Calcium 90.6mg 9%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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