Description
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is a vibrant and satisfying one-pot dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken, al dente orzo pasta, and a colorful medley of vegetables, this recipe combines delicious flavors with easy preparation. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it promises to impress both family and friends with its delightful taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced red onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for one minute.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers and halved cherry tomatoes; cook for about three minutes until softened.
- Stir in orzo pasta and dried oregano. Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about ten minutes until orzo is tender.
- Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and fold into the orzo mixture along with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight before cooking. - Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or add feta cheese for an extra Mediterranean twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; add broth when reheating to maintain moisture.