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Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Casserole

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked orzo; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons low-salt Greek dried seasoning blend; 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 2 Tablespoons sliced black olives; 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt; 2 Tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh flat leaf parsley and lemon slices

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Author:Brenda Venable Total: 0h 50m 16 ingredients 3 servings

This Greek lemon chicken orzo casserole features Greek-seasoned chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, and olives in a cozy one-dish dinner.

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Prep Time

0h 15m

Cook Time

0h 35m

Ingredients

Yield

3 servings

Calories

455 kcal

Ingredients

What you'll need

16 total ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked orzo

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons low-salt Greek dried seasoning blend

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

1 small zucchini, chopped

2 Tablespoons sliced black olives

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt

2 Tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

1/2 lemon, juiced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh flat leaf parsley and lemon slices

Nutrition Details

Nutrition Facts

Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Casserole

Serving Size1 servings

Amount per serving

Calories455

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g23%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 154mg51%

Sodium 1608mg70%

Potassium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 38g14%

Dietary Fiber 4g14%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 39g78%

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Method

Step-by-step instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and grease an 8x8-inch oven-safe dish. Sprinkle orzo over the bottom of the prepared pan.

Combine olive oil, mustard, Greek seasoning and chicken in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and move the chicken pieces inside the bag until evenly coated with seasoning.

Place seasoned chicken in an even layer over orzo in the prepared pan. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, olives, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta evenly over chicken.

In a small bowl, stir together chicken broth and Greek yogurt and pour over the dish, submegring chicken and orzo.

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Remove from the oven and stir in remaining crumbled feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste; season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, if desired, and serve warm.

Author & Creator

Brenda Venable

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