Description
This Balsamic Chicken Orzo with Roasted Veggies & Honey Feta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, roasted vegetables, flavorful orzo, and a sweet honey feta dressing. It’s a satisfying and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Roasted Veggies
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Orzo
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Honey Feta Dressing
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss diced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast orzo for 1 minute, then add chicken broth. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and creamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together crumbled feta, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked chicken, roasted veggies, and orzo in a serving bowl. Drizzle with honey feta dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: unknown
- Sodium: unknown
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: unknown
