Toasted Orzo with Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Crumbled feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Steps:
Step 1: Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 6: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture and stir.
Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8: Garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Serve this Toasted Orzo with Chicken as a wholesome and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in every forkful.
How to cook Toasted Orzo with Chicken:
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