Greek Chicken Orzo Bake That’s Comforting

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Greek Chicken and Orzo Bake is a delicious and satisfying meal that adheres to Mediterranean diet recipes while being an easy dinner recipe for any night of the week.

With tender chicken, flavorful orzo, and fresh vegetables, this bake combines wholesome ingredients into one convenient dish, making it perfect for busy families.

Easy Greek Chicken and Orzo Bake

This recipe features juicy chicken thighs baked with orzo pasta, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that is ready in about 1 hour. It serves four people and is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup orzo pasta
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup pitted olives, halved (Kalamata or green)
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
Sauté Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Combine Ingredients: In the same skillet, stir in the orzo, diced tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth. Place the partially cooked chicken thighs on top of the orzo mixture.

Bake: Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Add Feta: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the feta cheese over the top, and return to the oven uncovered for another 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
Garnish and Serve: Once done, remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.