Best Oregano Chicken With Orzo Recipes

OREGANO CHICKEN WITH ORZO

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A Greek influenced chicken dish with my favorites: olives and feta cheese. An easy slow-cooked dinner that tastes like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 medium skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium fennel bulb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/3 cups orzo pasta
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

Steps:

Brown chicken breasts in hot oil in a large skillet; drain off fat.
Add the fennel, onion, and garlic to a 4-quart slow-cooker.
Add the chicken breasts.
In a small bowl, add the water, balsamic vinegar, bouillon granules, dried oregano (if using), and crushed red pepper flakes; stir to mix then pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (if using); check for seasoning and add salt/pepper if desired.
Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain.
Add tomato, cheese, olives, and remaining fresh oregano into orzo; stir to combine; season with salt/pepper if desired.
Serve chicken and vegetables with orzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 919.6, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 35.5

GREEK ORZO CHICKEN

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Take your first bite and set sail for a dinner-table tour of the sunny Greek isles. Sprinkle lemon zest on top to give it a little extra flair. -Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 bone-in chicken thighs, (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, carrots, broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in the orzo, olives and raisins. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with parsley and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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