Dinners

Greek Chicken Orzo Bake

Name: Greek Chicken Orzo Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces orzo, cooked and drained; 2 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 12 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided; 4-5 ounces spinach; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons Greek seasoning (see notes for homemade option); 1 zest from 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon

4 servings

portions

20 minutes

temps actif

1 hour 20 minutes

temps total

Commencer à Cuisiner

Ingrédients

16 ounces orzo, cooked and drained

2 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes, drained

12 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided

4-5 ounces spinach

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons olive oil

1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 teaspoons Greek seasoning (see notes for homemade option)

1 zest from 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly coat a large casserole dish with a cooking oil spray

Add the orzo, diced tomatoes, 6 oz feta, spinach, oregano and lemon juice and stir to combine. Pour the chicken broth into the orzo mixture

In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with the Greek seasoning ingredients and oil until the chicken pieces are evenly coated

Place the chicken over the orzo, do not stir. Cover the casserole dish and then bake for 1 hour.

Uncover, and sprinkle the lemon zest and remaining 6 oz of cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and feta looks baked

Garnish with your preference of fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley, basil, oregano or dill