Description
A delightful and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe that combines tender chicken with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, spinach, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a savory white wine and garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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For Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin + pounded)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For 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))
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: 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.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the preheated pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo per package directions in boiling water.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add cherry tomatoes and white wine. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked orzo, olives, spinach, herbs, spices, nuts, and feta in the pan.
- Serve: Slice chicken, place on top of orzo mixture, garnish with feta, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additional vegetables like bell peppers or artichokes.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, Chicken and Orzo Recipe, Mediterranean Pasta Dish
