Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, creamy orzo, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano before adding them to the pot.
- Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the orzo and halved cherry tomatoes, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in the crumbled feta.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking. Also, try using a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg