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High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo: One-Pan Greek-Inspired Dinner

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High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken Orzo – a vibrant one-pan meal with tender chicken, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese in a zesty lemon-herb sauce. Over 40g protein per serving.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin preferred
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth + 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 8 oz orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet or pot over medium-high. Cook chicken 3-4 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In same pan, cook onion 3-4 min until soft. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 min.
  3. Deglaze with white wine (or broth + vinegar), simmer 2-3 min until reduced by half.
  4. Add chicken broth, bring to boil, stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, cook 8-10 min, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olives; heat 1-2 min. Remove from heat, add feta, parsley, lemon juice. Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use oil from sun-dried tomatoes to cook chicken for extra flavor.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
  • Add spinach or bell peppers for more vegetables.
  • Orzo should be al dente.
  • Prep chicken and vegetables up to 24 hours ahead, store separately in fridge.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 445
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg