Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Casserole



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Stand Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
3


Ingredients

  • 1/2cupuncooked orzo
  • 2teaspoonsolive oil
  • 1 1/2teaspoonsDijon mustard
  • teaspoonslow-salt Greek seasoning blend
  • skinless, bonelss chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2cup choppedyellow bell pepper, or any color bell pepper
  • 1smallzucchini, chopped
  • black olives
  • feta cheese, divided
  • 1cuplow-sodium chicken broth
  • 2tablespoonsGreek yogurt
  • parsley
  • lemon, juiced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • emon slices , for garnish (optional)

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and grease an 8×8-inch oven-safe dish. Sprinkle orzo over the bottom of the prepared pan.

    Combine olive oil, mustard, Greek seasoning and chicken in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and move the chicken pieces inside the bag until evenly coated with seasoning.

    Place seasoned chicken in an even layer over orzo in the prepared pan. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, olives, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta evenly over chicken.

    In a small bowl, stir together chicken broth and Greek yogurt and pour over the dish, submegring chicken and orzo.

    Bake in the center of the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Remove from the oven and stir in remaining crumbled feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste; season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

    Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, if desired, and serve warm.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    455 Calories
    18g Fat
    38g Carbs
    39g Protein

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