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Greek Chicken and Orzo Recipe
This easy Greek Chicken and Orzo recipe comes together in one pot, making it the perfect mid-week meal! Fresh, simple & incredibly delicious.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Marsha McDougal📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Mix
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In a small bowl, combine the paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
paprika ($0.10)1 tsp½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)garlic, minced ($0.16)2 clovessalt, divided ($0.05)1 tsp
3
Season
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Blot the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then season both sides liberally with the seasoning blend.
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Cooked
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Heat the olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about ⏱️ 5 minutes per side). Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a clean plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
olive oil ($0.16)1 Tbspbutter ($0.14)1 Tbsp
7
Saute
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)garlic, minced ($0.16)2 cloves
9
Stir
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Now add in the orzo pasta, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and the chicken broth. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits that may be stuck at the bottom of the pan.
salt, divided ($0.05)1 tspchicken broth ($0.34)2 cups
11
Cook
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Return the chicken to the pan and nestle it down into the orzo. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and let the broth come to a full boil. Once the broth is boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the skillet simmer for about ⏱️ 12 minutes or until most of the broth is absorbed.
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Simmer
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After about ⏱️ 12 minutes, add in the sliced grape tomatoes and let the skillet continue to simmer, without the lid, for 3-4 more minutes.
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Serve
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Remove the skillet from the heat and finish by stirring in fresh lemon juice, sliced kalamata olives, and topping with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
lemon juice ($0.79)2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
467 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sodium Content
1357 mg
protein Content
37 g
carbohydrate Content
45 g
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