This easy Greek lemon chicken is so flavorful and juicy. Combined with al dente orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh spinach, you’ve got yourself a perfect summery meal that’s ready in 25 minutes. It also feeds a crowd so it’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, and parties. Put it on your Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and graduation party menu and you will have happy friends and family members. The orzo is perfectly al dente, the chicken is lemony and juicy, and the dish has so much flavor thanks to the lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic, and onions. The fresh spinach, cucumbers, and tomatoes are a welcome addition that perfectly contrast the cooked pasta and chicken.
Recipe Ingredients
To make the lemon chicken with orzo, you’ll need:
Orzo pasta Olive oil Sweet Vidalia onion Chicken breasts Italian seasoning Dried oregano Garlic Fresh spinach Cucumber Cherry tomatoes Lemon juice and zest Feta cheese Salt and pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo
Don’t be afraid to add sufficient salt and pepper to the chicken and orzo since this dish is a zillion times better when properly seasoned! Remember that you’re using over a pound of chicken, a pound of orzo, and tons of veggies — all of which are unseasoned. Here’s how the recipe is made:
Storage Instructions
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I actually froze some of the leftovers; you can freeze this recipe, but note that the texture of the vegetables does change upon thawing.
More Recipes Using Orzo:
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