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Greek Chicken and Orzo

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A 30-minute one‑pot Greek-style dinner of seared chicken thighs with orzo, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta in a lemony, herby broth — quick, family-friendly, and served warm with parsley and crumbled feta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side; remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the pan and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in uncooked orzo and toast 1–2 minutes with the vegetables.
  5. Add chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, olives and lemon juice and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling into the orzo mixture; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Uncover and, if needed, simmer 1–2 minutes to absorb excess liquid; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

1) Use chicken thighs for juiciness; breasts can be used but reduce sear time and watch for overcooking. 2) If orzo absorbs too quickly, add up to 1/2 cup extra broth or water and simmer until tender. 3) Add a splash of white wine with the broth for extra depth.

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