Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a delicious meal after a long day. That’s why I absolutely love this Mediterranean Chicken Recipe With Orzo! It’s not just quick and easy; it’s bursting with vibrant flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Imagine serving a dish that not only impresses your loved ones but also nourishes them with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced thin + pounded
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat orzo (9.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted + sliced into small pieces
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional if nut free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta (optional)
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large sauté pan. Heat over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until the olive oil starts to shimmer.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the preheated pan and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo per directions on the package.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set off to the side on a clean plate. Make sure to keep the oil and browned bits in the pan. Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in cherry tomatoes and white wine. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the wine begins to reduce.
- Once the tomatoes are cooked, stir in cooked orzo, kalamata olives, spinach, fresh herbs, dried spices, pine nuts and feta together in the pan. Stir until combined.
- Slice the chicken and serve on top of the orzo, garnish with feta + enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pine nuts.
- Feta is optional but adds a nice flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg