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{One Pot } Greek Chicken and Orzo

Brenda Lanzilli
A complete meal all in one pot is everything you could ask for on a busy weeknight! Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Olives, Spinach and Artichokes is full of Mediterranean flavors and herbs, plus it comes together in less than an hour!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs (approx 8) Boneless, Skinless
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup olives halved
  • 14.5 oz can of artichoke hearts quartered. packed in water, drained
  • 6 oz spinach bag of fresh leaves
  • 1 cup orzo
  • ½ cup white wine dry
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves fresh, stems removed
  • ½ tsp dill fresh, chopped
  • 2 oz feta cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 375°F
  • In large Dutch oven or Cast Iron Skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear the thighs in two batches, to not overcrowd the pan. When all thighs have been seared, set aside on separate plate.
  • Sauté shallot in same pan for about 2 minutes, until just translucent and then add tomatoes, artichokes, olives and garlic . Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Deglaze with white wine, scraping any brown bits from bottom of pan. Let wine simmer and reduce for about 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves and stir til leaves are mostly wilted. Then add orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh herbs and chicken stock. Stir to incorporate.
  • Return seared chicken and any juices to pot and arrange in an even layer into the stock.
  • Place Dutch Oven in preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, until orzo is cooked and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Serve with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 37gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3687IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 3mg
Keyword artichoke hearts, chicken and orzo, dutch oven, one pot chicken, one pot dinner, one pot meals, one skillet dinner, orzo, spinach, spinach and artichoke, tomatoes
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