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Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

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A flavorful and wholesome Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo dish featuring tender chicken, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Add orzo pasta to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and kalamata olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving or serve alongside a crisp green salad.

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