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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo: The Ultimate One-Pan Skillet Dinner

A vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Orzo featuring golden-brown seared chicken, tender pasta, and a zesty lemon-herb sauce. This one-pan meal is packed with blistered tomatoes, kalamata olives, and creamy feta for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast 680g, cut into large chunks
  • 1.5 cups Dry Orzo Pasta 300g
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes 300g, whole
  • 3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach 90g
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives 75g, sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese 75g, crumbled
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth 710ml
  • 1 large Lemon 45ml juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic 15g, minced
  • 1 small Shallot 50g, diced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano 3g
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley 15g, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet Or any heavy-bottomed rustic skillet.
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For deglazing the pan.

Method
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Sear until golden-brown char marks appear, about 4-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add shallots, garlic, and dry orzo to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes until the orzo is slightly toasted and fragrant.
Simmering and Finishing
  1. Pour in broth, lemon juice, and oregano. Scape the bottom of the pan. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
  2. Return chicken to the pan. Add cherry tomatoes and olives. Cover for 3 minutes until tomatoes blister. Fold in spinach until wilted.
  3. Remove from heat. Top with crumbled feta, fresh parsley, and extra oregano. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 38gFat: 18gFiber: 5g

Notes

Use a heavy skillet for the best char on the chicken.
Don't skip toasting the orzo; it prevents the pasta from becoming mushy.
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