One Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo
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5.0
288 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
702 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
One Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo
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One pot Greek chicken and orzo packs a creamy, cheesy punch with a hint of lemon, butter, and Italian seasonings under perfectly seasoned, tender, marinated chicken thighs cooked all together in one pot for easy clean up!
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- grated Parmesan cheese
marinade
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 2 lemons juiced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
for the orzo
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or dried Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together marinade ingredients. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover tightly and chill for 30 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Use tongs to transfer marinated chicken to the pan (discard excess marinade) and brown for about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1 minute til fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta for 1-2 minutes til lightly browned. Stir in chicken broth, dried oregano, and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a high simmer. Add chicken back to the pan on top of the orzo.
- Cover and cook for about 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and orzo is soft.
- Transfer chicken to a plate, fluff the orzo with a fork. Garnish chicken and orzo with parmesan if desired, and serve.
Notes
- If you have stuck on orzo and you are finding it hard to clean the pot during dinner clean up, do what I do: Fill the pot with hot (can be boiling) water in the sink with half a cup of baking soda and leave it to soak for an hour or so — clean up will be a breeze!
- Fresh lemon juice will give you the best flavor - always opt for fresh if you have it but a squeeze of bottled lemon juice will do in a pinch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Easily swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts (one medium chicken breast per person)
- If you have stuck on orzo and you are finding it hard to clean the pot during dinner clean up, do what I do: Fill the pot with hot (can be boiling) water in the sink with half a cup of baking soda and leave it to soak for an hour or so — clean up will be a breeze!
- Fresh lemon juice will give you the best flavor - always opt for fresh if you have it but a squeeze of bottled lemon juice will do in a pinch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
702kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
132IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 702 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 702kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
288 reviews
Excellent
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