Description
A delightful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon, and savory orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken thighs in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Combine the orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well.
- Simmer with the chicken, covered, on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the orzo is cooked through.
- Finish the dish by removing the chicken, slicing or shredding it, and stirring it back into the orzo with parsley.
- Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper before serving warm.
Notes
Serve warm, garnished with parsley. Pairs well with a Greek salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, lemon orzo, one-pot meal, easy dinner, family recipe