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Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

A deliciously vibrant meal with tender chicken breasts, al dente orzo, and a medley of fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 561

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced thin + pounded
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat orzo (9.5 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup white grape juice
  • 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 black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup feta optional

Method
 

  1. Start by adding a tablespoon of olive oil to a large sauté pan. Heat it over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until the olive oil starts to shimmer.
  2. Season your sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Once the pan is ready, carefully add the chicken to it. Let it cook for about 5 minutes on one side. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5 minutes until it’s golden brown and cooked through. Remove it from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the whole wheat orzo and cook according to package directions. Once cooked, drain it and set it aside for later.
  4. In the same sauté pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Heat for about 2 minutes before adding minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for just 1 minute. Stir in halved grape tomatoes and white grape juice. Allow this mixture to cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes soften.
  5. Once your tomatoes are tender, add in the cooked orzo, kalamata olives, chopped spinach, fresh herbs, dried spices, pine nuts, and feta. Stir everything together gently until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 37gFat: 23gFiber: 4g

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