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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Recipe in Just 30 Minutes

This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe combines juicy chicken with orzo, tomatoes, feta and herbs in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for a juicier bite
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil as substitute
For the Orzo Base
  • 8 ounces Whole Wheat Orzo or gluten-free orzo if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced recommended
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives can replace with capers or omit
  • 2 cups Spinach can double or use arugula
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/2 cup White Wine or chicken broth, can omit
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or dried as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or dried as a substitute
For the Creamy Finish
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese or goat cheese, can omit
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
Optional Extras
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts can omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • Pot
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Oil: Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Boil the Orzo: While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo, and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Remove chicken, reduce heat, add another tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add Tomatoes and Wine: Add grape tomatoes and white wine to pan, cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Stir in orzo, olives, spinach, herbs, black pepper, and oregano, mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice and Serve: Slice the chicken and place on top of the orzo mixture, crumble feta over dish, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover Mediterranean Chicken Orzo in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can serve warm or chilled as a pasta salad.

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