MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND FETA

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Enjoy our Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe as an entrée this week! With bacon, chicken thighs and salty Feta cheese, this Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo and Feta is a hearty dish that's packed with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/4 lb.)
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Florentine Spinach & Cheese Pasta Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
12 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Add chicken to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add pasta sauce, broth, pasta, garlic and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
Cook on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and orzo is tender. Stir in reserved bacon and olives. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g