Classic Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo

Classic Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo

A vibrant and comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a bright lemon-herb sauce, simmered to perfection.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
40 min

Ingredients

Click on ingredients to search for them on Amazon. On mobile devices, tap once to select, then tap again to open the shopping link.
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cup chicken broth
1 whole lemon
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
0.25 cup fresh dill
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

* We may earn a small commission for you using these links. Thank you for supporting us!

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.

    3 min

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the orzo pasta and dried oregano. Toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Pour in chicken broth and the juice of half a lemon. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Return chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the orzo. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through and chicken is cooked to 165°F.

    15 min

  7. 7

    Stir in fresh dill and remaining lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Perfect With

Greek saladtzatzikipita bread