Greek Chicken Orzo Pasta Bake with Lemon (One Pan)

• porce: 6 servings
• aktivní čas: 10 minutes
• celkový čas: 50 minutes

Ingredience

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or boneless, skinless chicken thighs)

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

1 pint cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)

1 bell pepper, any color (I use yellow)

1 small zucchini squash (or half a large zucchini)

½ cup kalamata olives

½ cup feta cheese + 2 Tbsp feta cheese (added at the end), crumbled (4 oz)

1 ½ cup orzo pasta

2 ½ cup chicken broth

¼ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh parsley

3 Tbsp lemon juice (one large lemon)

Pokyny

Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by spraying cooking spray on the bottom of the pan. Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and use a sharp knife to cut it into cubes. Add the chicken to the large baking dish and coat it in the olive oil, dijon mustard, and seasonings. Be sure all the chicken pieces are coated.

Prep the vegetables by chopping the bell pepper and zucchini and mince the garlic. No need to chop the cherry tomatoes or olives. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, kalamata olives, garlic, and half a cup of the feta cheese to the dish with the chicken.

Whisk the Greek yogurt and chicken broth together. Add the orzo and chicken broth mixture on top of the chicken and vegetables. Then stir everything together with a wooden spoon.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (75°C). Cooking time time will vary. Stir in the remaining feta cheese, lemon juice, and parsley when it comes out of the oven and give it a quick taste. Add more salt as needed then let it set for 10-15 minutes before serving. *The sauce will be very liquidy when it first comes out of the oven. Let it set so the sauce thickens in the finished dish.

Hint: If you want to add a bit more flavor and have time, sear the chicken in a large skillet with the olive oil and seasonings on medium heat to medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until its golden brown. Then add to the baking dish with the other ingredients.

Výživové údaje

• Velikost porce: 1 heaping cup
• Kalorie: 400 kcal
• Celkový tuk: 12 g
• Nasycený tuk: 3 g
• Nenasycený tuk: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 69 mg
• Sodík: 1140 mg
• Celkový obsah sacharidů: 41 g
• Vláknina: 3 g
• Bílkoviny: 32 g