Description
One Skillet Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki is a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines succulent marinated chicken with tender orzo pasta, ripe tomatoes, and creamy feta. This easy-to-make recipe bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just one skillet, it’s a hassle-free meal that promises to impress with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ cup tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Stir in orzo pasta and 3 cups of chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Nestle marinated chicken into the skillet; cover and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Crumble feta over the dish before serving; drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg