Description
Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner. They are super easy to make and packed with delicious ingredients. These bowls are ideal for meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups prepared orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced and quartered)
- 2 large shallots (diced)
- 12 cherry tomatoes (halved or diced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled, made with microbial rennet)
- 1 bunch fresh mint (for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare orzo in advance according to package directions. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet or non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Step 3: Place chicken in pan and sprinkle half of your oregano, basil, salt and pepper over top. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes. Flip chicken over and sprinkle with remaining oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is golden brown. Remove from pan and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice thinly.
- Step 4: Cut up cucumbers, shallots and tomatoes. Mix in bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Step 5: Place orzo in bottom of each bowl. Place sliced chicken in bowl. Add veggie mixture in bowl. Add dollops of Tzatziki sauce randomly around bowl.
- Step 6: Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Step 7: Add sprigs of mint, if desired.
- Step 8: Serve immediately.
Notes
2 cups of uncooked orzo pasta should equal approximately 4 cups cooked orzo. Cook the orzo al dente so it’s not mushy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 738 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
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