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Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

A delightful one-pan dish combining tender chicken thighs, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables, bringing the Mediterranean to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 piece lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear in olive oil until golden, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until they begin to soften and burst.
  4. Stir in orzo and toast for 2 minutes. Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Nestle the chicken back in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked.
  6. Stir in spinach and olives. Allow spinach to wilt, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with extra lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 33gFat: 22g

Notes

To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. When reheating, add a splash of broth or water to keep the orzo from drying out.

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