Description
Balsamic Chicken Orzo with Roasted Veggies & Lemon Feta is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful orzo pasta, and roasted vegetables, topped with a zesty lemon feta.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions in salted boiling water until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining olive oil. Add chicken pieces, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the cooked orzo and roasted vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Toss gently to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg