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Greek Chicken & Orzo Skillet

Gari McMellon
This one-pan Greek Chicken & Orzo Skillet is packed with bright Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken thighs, toasted orzo, slow-roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh dill come together in a light lemon broth for an easy weeknight dinner that's fresh, comforting, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course, one-pot
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp Greek Herb Blend
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/2-1 cup slow-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon, divided
  • Juice of 1 lemon, divided
  • 1/4 cup hopped Kalamata olives
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled, divided
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Toss the chicken with the Greek Herb Blend and kosher salt until evenly coated.
    Heat the avocado oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and diced red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and the onion has softened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
    Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
    Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    Pour in the chicken stock and stir in half of the lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
    Stir in the slow-roasted tomatoes, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
    While the orzo cooks, chop the spinach, Kalamata olives, and fresh dill if you haven't already.
    Fold in the spinach and cook just until wilted.
    Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining lemon zest and the juice of half the lemon. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired.
    Fold in the Kalamata olives and half of the feta.
    Sprinkle the remaining feta and the fresh dill over the top and serve.

Notes

  • If you don't have slow-roasted tomatoes, substitute 1/4 to 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped.
    If you don't have Gari's Greek Herb Blend, substitute:
    This recipe was developed using homemade unsalted chicken stock. If using salted stock, reduce the kosher salt and adjust to taste after adding the feta.
    1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried dill1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried parsley1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Keyword comfort food, healthy, quick, savory
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