Mediterranean Greek Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Greek Chicken and Orzo Skillet is an incredibly delicious one-pot dinner with Greek-inspired Mediterranean chicken cooked with bell peppers and orzo pasta. It's healthy, perfect for summer with fresh tomatoes, herbs, olives, feta cheese, and a creamy Greek tzatziki-inspired sauce.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into bit size pieces
- ½ cup fresh oregano chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 2-3 green onions chopped
- 1 cup Greek olives pitted
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine the olive oil, chicken, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is browned all over and cooked through; about 5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and garlic; cook another minute. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- To the same skillet, add bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. Cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the orzo and 2 ½ cups of water to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring often, until almost most of the water is absorbed; about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the olives. Stir into the orzo and heat the chicken through; for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve and top with fresh herbs, feta cheese, and drizzle with Greek Yogurt Dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg