Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo

Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo – EASY, ready in 25 minutes, and feeds a crowd!! Juicy lemon chicken with orzo, fresh spinach, cucumbers, and tomatoes make this a dinnertime WINNER! Great for parties, picnics, and potlucks!!

Yield : 8

Author : Averiecooks

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil for pan + more for finished dish, as desired
• 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
• 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 5 ounces fresh spinach (about 4 giant handfuls)
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced small
• 1 1/2 cups sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
• 1+ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To a large pot, add the orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to pot; set aside.

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