Lemon Feta Chicken Orzo
A bright and creamy one-pan chicken orzo dish with fresh lemon, tender chicken, and tangy feta cheese.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Dish
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon zest. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Return chicken to skillet and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice and feta, and serve.
Notes
Add spinach or tomatoes for extra flavor and color.