Orzo Feta Chicken with zesty lemon, tangy feta, and Juicy Chicken Breasts baked to perfection is a creamy, comforting, and delicious baked Chicken Breast recipe that simply couldn't get any better!
It takes just 30-minutes from scratch to make this fantastic Feta Chicken recipe.
I just Love Chicken and Orzo Bake. Juicy Chicken Breasts pairs really well with Orzo and both of them make a brilliant combination. Just like this Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup.
When it comes to Feta Chicken, you cannot get anything more delicious than Lemon Feta Chicken. So, I thought, why not combine both these brilliant dishes and make something unique - Lemon Feta Chicken Orzo!
Orzo Feta Chicken with Lemon
When it comes to Baked Chicken breasts - I am always excited about it. I just love juicy Chicken Breast baked to perfection in the oven. And, the freedom of option that Baked Chicken Breasts provide is endless. From Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts to Honey Balsamic Chicken Breasts to Cajun Chicken to Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts to Baked Herb Chicken Breasts to Paprika Chicken and etc.
So, today I thought, why not make something lemony! It's Spring Season. It's Lemon everywhere. As you open Instagram you can't help but notice people making Lemon Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta, Lemon Blueberry Scones, Lemon Coconut Loaf Cake, Lemon Blueberry Muffins, Lemon Basil Chicken, Lemon Coconut Truffles, and etc.
I thought, why not make a Creamy Lemon Pasta with Orzo and add in some Fantastic Baked Lemon Feta Chicken to it. And, it turned out to be super-hit.
I mean, the reviews I got were way more than what I had expected. I didn't think that it would turn out soo good. But, to my utmost surprise, it did. And it just blew my mind off.
From the moment I took its first bite, I become a fan of it. I couldn't help but find words to describe the zesty fragrance and that refreshing lemony taste oozing out of the baked Orzo Chicken.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe:
For Lemon Feta Chicken
- Olive Oil: So that the spices stick to the chicken breast
- Salt and Pepper: To Season our Chicken Breasts.
- Oregano: For that herby aroma and that peppery taste add some Dried Oregano to your Chicken Breasts.
- Lemon Juice: For that zesty lemony fragrance.
- Feta Cheese: For that Creaminess and that tangy flavor to our Chicken.
For Orzo
- Butter and Oil: To cook Orzo
- Orzo: I love how orzo blends in a creamy sauce and gets a crunchy element to this excellent chicken dish.
- Feta: Some more feta to add that creaminess to our Orzo.
- Heavy Cream: Heavy Cream adds that sweetness and also balances the tanginess of this baked chicken dish.
- Lemon Zest: For that extra bit of lemony freshness to our baked Chicken and Orzo recipe.
How to Make Orzo Feta Chicken with Lemon?
- Coat chicken: Coat Chicken Breasts in Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Dried Oregano, Lemon Juice, and Feta Cheese.
- Cook Orzo: Cook Orzo with some butter and some Oil.
- Add Feta to Orzo: Add some Feta to Orzo to give it a tangy creaminess.
- Add Heavy Cream & Water: Finally, add Heavy Cream and Water and cook orzo for some time.
- Bake: Place Orzo and Lemon Feta Chicken on a Baking Sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 450F for 15-18 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Orzo Feta Chicken with Lemon
INGREDIENTS
For Lemon Feta Chicken
- 4 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts each about ½lbs
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (as per taste)
- 1½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice 2 Medium Lemons
- ¼ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
For Orzo
- ½ Stick Butter
- ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1¼ Cup Dried Orzo 8 ounces
- 2 Cups Water to cook the Orzo until al dente
- ¼ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
For Serving (optional)
- Freshly Chopped Cilantro
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Rind
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat Oven to 450 degrees F
- Coat chicken with Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Dried Oregano, Lemon Juice, and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Coat both sides of the chicken evenly.
- In a skillet add some butter and olive oil. As the butter begins to melt add orzo.
- Cook Orzo for 30-seconds just until it gets toasty. Into this add Crumbled Feta Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Water or broth. Use a wooden spatula or a silicone spatula to mix well. Cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes stirring often or until it comes to a boil.
- Pour cooked orzo into a baking dish. Slide the Chicken Breast on the orzo. Bake in a preheated oven uncovered at 450 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until it reads an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when measured with an Instant read thermometer.
- Garnish with Lemon zest and lemon rind. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro on top.
di e says
no where does it say how much water to add to orzo , i just guessed and cooked until dente
Surup says
Hey thanks for pointing it out. I have updated the recipe. You indeed need to cook Orzo Pasta until al dente. For 8 Oz of Orzo you would need about 21/2 cups of water.
Caroline says
You really need to work on these instructions. They are very confusing. I assumed that the orzo was being partially cooked on the stove and the rest of the way in the oven since your directions say to cook for 1-2 minutes. I should have known better and went with my gut, which was to cool it on the stove most of the way through.
Surup says
actually the idea is to partially cook the orzo on the stove and then in the oven. I have updated the instructions, and hopefully you will find it easier next time.
Ashleigh Greene says
My casserole came out extremely wet after cooking 1.25 cups orzo and 2.5 cups broth. The final product is cooked through but very soupy .