Best Greek Lemon Chicken And Orzo Casserole Recipes

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GREEK CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This greek chicken casserole is full of flavor and is a quick and easy weeknight dinner for the family.

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 cups orzo, uncooked
1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes with dried basil, garlic and oregano
6 oz feta, crumbled (about a cup)
1 big handful of fresh spinach
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 large chicken breasts, cubed
1 lemon, sliced
Garnish with parsley, cracked black pepper and more crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Cook orzo in a pot of boiling water for ~8 minutes. Once finished, drain in a mesh colander and rinse with cold water. Place it in a large bowl
  • In the same bowl as the orzo, add in feta, spinach and can of tomatoes. Mix to combine and pour into a casserole dish.
  • Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over orzo mixture in the casserole dish. Place pieces of chicken on top then add lemon slices on top of that.
  • Cover with aluminum foil or a lid and bake at 375F for 40 minutes.
  • Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before consuming to allow juices to absorb into the orzo. The first time you serve it, use a slotted spoon. The juices will absorb in the fridge over time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scoop, Calories 376 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg

GREEK CHICKEN ORZO CASSEROLE



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This Greek-inspired dish, featuring chicken, spinach, oregano, feta cheese crumbles and fresh lemon, proves that casseroles can be lighter and brighter without sacrificing taste.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 oz) uncooked orzo pasta
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 lb chicken tenders, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 11 tenders)
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix tomatoes, spinach, about half of the cheese, the olive oil and oregano; stir in cooked pasta. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Drizzle broth over pasta mixture. In same bowl, mix chicken and seasoning until well coated. Place chicken pieces over orzo mixture; cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes; remove foil, top with remaining cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with grated lemon peel and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ORZO



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Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. -Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in flour mixture to coat lightly; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same pan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and remaining salt; remove from heat. Return chicken to pan. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK ORZO CHICKEN



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25 minutes and 2 steps is all takes to prepare this wonderful chicken and pasta recipe - perfect if you like Greek cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 medium cucumbers, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata or Greek olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place pasta, chicken, cucumbers and bell pepper in large bowl.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss until coated. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 280 mg

CHICKEN, LEMON, AND DILL WITH ORZO



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Delicious and convenient, this baked-pasta dish is an irresistible all-in-one dinner. The Greek flavors in this dish are great with a fresh salad like our recipe for Fennel with Parsley, Parmesan, and Lemon. For a vegetarian main course, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound orzo
2 cups crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan, bring broth, 3/4 cup water, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine chicken, orzo, feta, dill, lemon zest and juice. Pour broth mixture over orzo and stir once to incorporate. Bake until orzo is tender and cooking liquid is creamy, 40 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

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