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A skillet with chicken, orzo, olives and other ingredients.

Greek Chicken and Orzo Skillet

A quick, easy, and very flavourful meal that is sure to please the entire family. Perfect for meal planning too! The lemon zest and lemon juice bring a pop of brightness to the meal, so do not forget to finish each plate with some!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 12.5" Skillet (I used my Hestan CopperBond 12.5" Skillet)
  • 1 12.5" Lid (I used my Thomas Keller Insignia 12.5" Universal Lid)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup diced red pepper
  • ½ cup diced green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

For Serving

  • fresh oregano leaves
  • crumbled feta
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest

Instructions
 

Season and Sear the Chicken

  • Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt, then sprinkle the chicken breasts liberally on both sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 12.5” skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, sear both sides of the chicken, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate, cover with another plate or foil and set aside.

Prepare the Vegetables and Orzo

  • To the same skillet, add the onion, red & green peppers. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, scraping the bottom occasionally to get all the chicken and spices off the skillet. Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme. Next, add the orzo, white wine, and chicken broth, stir to mix everything well.

Add the Chicken and Cook

  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the orzo, then cover and cook on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the orzo is done, and the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  • Remove the chicken from the pan, stir in the olives and feta, then place the chicken back in the pan and add a few fresh oregano leaves (to taste).

Garnish and Serve

  • Finish each plate with a sprinkle of lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little more crumbled feta (to taste). Enjoy.

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