Orzo Feta Chicken with Lemon - Creamy baked Orzo Chicken with tangy feta and zesty lemon makes for an excellent baked chicken breast recipe for dinner that you can make and serve in just 30-minutes from scratch.
4LargeBoneless Skinless Chicken Breastseach about ½lbs
1TablespoonOlive Oil
Salt and Pepper(as per taste)
1½TeaspoonDried Oregano
¼CupLemon Juice2 Medium Lemons
¼CupCrumbled Feta Cheese
For Orzo
½StickButter
½TablespoonOlive Oil
1¼CupDried Orzo8 ounces
2CupsWaterto cook the Orzo until al dente
¼CupCrumbled Feta Cheese
½CupHeavy Cream
For Serving (optional)
Freshly Chopped Cilantro
Lemon Zest
Lemon Rind
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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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Orzo Feta Chicken with Lemon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 123mg41%
Sodium 364mg16%
Potassium 588mg17%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 564IU11%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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