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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo on a white dish on a grey background with forks on the side

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is an easy and delicious dinner! Made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor and done in under an hour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 561kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced thin + pounded
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the orzo:

  • 1 1/2 cup whole wheat orzo 9.5 oz
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted + sliced into small pieces
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional if nut free)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup feta (optional)

Instructions

  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large sauté pan. Heat over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until the olive oil starts to shimmer.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the preheated pan and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo per directions on the package.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set off to the side on a clean plate. Make sure to keep the oil and browned bits in the pan. Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in cherry tomatoes and white wine. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the wine begins to reduce.
  • Once the tomatoes are cooked, stir in cooked orzo, kalamata olives, spinach, fresh herbs, dried spices, pine nuts and feta together in the pan. Stir until combined.
  • Slice the chicken and serve on top of the orzo, garnish with feta + enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups orzo + 3 oz cooked chicken | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2209IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg
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