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Bowl of Mediterranean chicken orzo with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and fresh parsley

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

A simple and flavorful one-pot dish with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and Mediterranean spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in orzo and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and olives, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. You can also substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.

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