10-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
This Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is a super quick and easy one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight. It's packed with flavor and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot or skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, combine the orzo, chicken broth, and olive oil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.