Description
A delicious Greek-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken with orzo pasta, vibrant cherry tomatoes, salty olives, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and olives, cooking until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Top the mixture with sliced chicken and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served hot or cold, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg