Description
Enjoy a flavorful and wholesome meal with this Balsamic Chicken Orzo recipe. Tender orzo pasta is combined with succulent chicken, roasted veggies, and a creamy feta topping for a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and sliced
For the Roasted Veggies:
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare veggies: Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Cook orzo: Cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make creamy feta: Mix feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo, roasted veggies, and sliced chicken. Toss gently.
- Serve: Serve warm topped with creamy feta sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
