Description
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy orzo pasta, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its colorful ingredients and aromatic herbs, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Serve it warm or cold, and watch your loved ones come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-6 minutes per side) until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot and cook orzo according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain the orzo.
- Combine cooked orzo with the chicken and tomatoes in the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add spinach, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve warm and top with crumbled feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg