Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl featuring a tangy Herbed Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is bursting with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, tender chicken, roasted veggies, and creamy feta yogurt sauce, all brought together in a delicious bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Orzo and Veggies:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Herbed Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Roast the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18–20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Cook the Orzo: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Herbed Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Dish: In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo and roasted vegetables. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with herbed lemon feta yogurt sauce.
- Serve: Serve warm as a fresh and zesty Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 975 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg
