Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken & Orzo Skillet with Feta Sauce & Roasted Pomegranate is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with orzo pasta in a creamy feta sauce, topped with sweet pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Feta Sauce & Garnish:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken until golden, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add orzo and toast. Pour in broth, honey, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Mix feta cheese and Greek yogurt in a bowl until creamy. Top the skillet with feta sauce, pomegranate seeds, and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- For extra tanginess, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the finished dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
