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Greek Orzo Skillet with Chicken

URL: https://therealfooddietitians.com/greek-orzo-skillet/

Ingredients

The main ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 ⅔ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can (14-ounce) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 1 bag (5-ounce) baby spinach

The vegetables

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

The seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • to taste fine salt and black pepper

Optional garnishes

  • to taste chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste lemon wedges or slices
  • to taste fresh dill
  • to taste tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking spray and olive oil.
  2. Cook the chicken pieces in the skillet until almost cooked through, then remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add zucchini, onion, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and seasonings, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Stir in orzo, chicken broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts; bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and cook until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the cooked chicken, spinach, and lemon juice; stir and cover until spinach wilts.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with olives, feta, and parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
343
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
660mg
Cholesterol
54mg

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