Baked Chicken and Orzo
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2-4 chicken breasts (8-10 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on your spice preference
- 1/2 lb broccoli, chopped small
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 1 lemons worth)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (more for topping if desired)
- 2 cups chicken broth, heated
- 6 thin lemon slices
- fresh dill for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
Set oven to 375 F degrees.
Step 2
Sear chicken in a preheated cast-iron skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side, and beautifully golden.
Step 3
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Step 4
Let the pan cool for a minute or two. Stir in the minced garlic, remaining olive oil and chili flakes into the pan, saute’ 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
Step 5
Add broccoli, stirring just to coat with garlic mixture for about another minute. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Add the orzo pasta, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and feta to the pan with broccoli mixture, stir to combine.
Step 7
Pour hot chicken broth into the pan over the broccoli orzo mixture. Place seared chicken breast on top.
Step 8
Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Test chicken with a thermometer, it should register 165 degrees. If needed put back in the oven for another few minutes.
Step 9
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