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Greek Chicken Orzo

This Greek Chicken Orzo is a flavorful one-pot Mediterranean dish made with tender chicken, orzo pasta, lemon, garlic, herbs, vegetables, and feta cheese. It’s a healthy, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Orzo Base
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup kalamata olives optional
  • Finish
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Season and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in orzo and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cook until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  7. Return chicken to the pot. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach.
  8. Stir until spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
  9. Turn off heat and mix in feta cheese and olives.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Stir frequently while cooking orzo to prevent sticking.
  • Add extra broth if needed for a creamier texture.
  • Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor in this Greek Chicken Orzo.
  • Works great for meal prep and stores up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Can be turned into a baked version for a chicken orzo bake style dish.
  • Best served warm with extra feta on top.