chicken and orzo recipe

Mediterranean Chicken & Veggies with Orzo
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup whole wheat orzo
  • 1 large tomato chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 head kale (or any vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup black or kalamata olives
  • 2 lemons juiced
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup whole wheat orzo
  • 1 large tomato chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 head kale (or any vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup black or kalamata olives
  • 2 lemons juiced
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Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add orzo. Cook according to package instuctions. Drain and return to pot. Drizzle in a little olive oil and juice from one lemon.
  2. Heat skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add chicken thighs and lightly season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  3. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on first side, flip, and add juice from last lemon.
  4. Add chopped kale, tomatoes, olives and artichokes. Let cook along with chicken until chicken is cooked thoroughly. If pan looks a little dry, add 1/4 cup of water or stock.
  5. Serve chicken and vegetables over orzo and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Ashley Thomas.

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