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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

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A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Orzo featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy herbs, perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced red onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the orzo to the skillet, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine and warm through.
  6. Remove from heat, then gently stir in cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and feta cheese.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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