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Easy Greek Chicken Orzo Bake: 1 Pan Wonder

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Halal
Easy Greek Chicken Orzo Bake: 1 Pan Wonder

Description

A flavorful Greek-inspired chicken and orzo bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry orzo pasta
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken with oregano, thyme, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet.
  6. Add red onion to skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  8. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  9. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in orzo.
  10. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  11. Remove from oven. Stir in feta cheese and parsley.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.

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Keywords

Greek, chicken, orzo, bake, casserole