Greek-Style Chicken Orzo Recipe
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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
For Chicken
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1/2 lemon juice of
- extra virgin olive oil
For Orzo
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bell pepper cored and sliced into rounds, any color
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 6 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups canned peeled plum tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 cups orzo pasta whole grain orzo if you have it, dry uncooked
- feta cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine spices (oregano, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper.)
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chicken and brown on both sides (about 8 to 10 minutes). Transfer the chicken to a plate for now.
- In the same pot, add the bell pepper slices and sear on either side. Remove and place with the chicken for now.
- 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.
- Nestle the chicken pieces into the orzo mixture, and top with the bell pepper slices.
- 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.)
- 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
(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%)
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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