Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, a one-pan meal packed with tender chicken, whole wheat orzo, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold Mediterranean flavors in a nutritious, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 2, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Whole wheat orzo – 1 cup
- Grape tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
- Kalamata olives – ½ cup, sliced
- Minced garlic – 2 cloves
- Dry white wine (optional) – ¼ cup
- Fresh spinach leaves – 2 cups
- Pine nuts, toasted – ¼ cup
- Fresh basil – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Dried oregano – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Red pepper flakes (optional) – ¼ tsp
- Crumbled feta cheese – ½ cup
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
Instructions
1. Cook the Orzo
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add grape tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in kalamata olives and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Deglaze the Pan (Optional)
- Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
5. Combine Ingredients
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Add cooked orzo, spinach, pine nuts, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir and cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
6. Finish and Serve
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in basil and parsley.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Serve warm with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
