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A baked dish with feta cheese in the center, surrounded by cherry tomatoes, cooked chicken pieces, orzo, spinach, red onions, olives, and fresh basil, with two forks serving.
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Greek Chicken Orzo Casserole Recipe

Make my delicious Greek chicken orzo casserole, a flavorful and comforting dish packed with fresh ingredients and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American Fusion
Keyword: freek chicken orzo casserole
Servings: 6
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • ½ medium red onion* minced
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olive halves
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt separated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano separated
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small 1-inch chunks
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz. feta block
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil. Set aside.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, onion, olives, pasta, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano to the casserole dish and mix to combine.
    A white baking dish filled with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives on a light textured surface.
  • Separately, season the chicken with the remaining salt and oregano. Toss to coat.
    A glass bowl filled with raw, diced chicken breast pieces, seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried herbs, on a light textured surface.
  • Add the chicken and broth to the casserole dish and stir to combine.
    A hand pours broth from a glass measuring cup over raw chopped chicken, tomatoes, and greens in a white baking dish.
  • Make a small hole in the center of all of the ingredients and place the block of feta in the middle. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
    A white baking dish filled with raw chicken pieces, cherry tomatoes, spinach, chopped red onions, orzo, and a large block of feta cheese in the center.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven, stir, and bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and check that the orzo is fully cooked. If the pasta is not fully cooked, remove the casserole from the oven, add 2 tablespoons of chicken broth, and cover for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir the casserole together until the feta has turned into a creamy sauce. Top with fresh basil.
    A person uses two forks to serve a baked dish with chicken, cherry tomatoes, greens, orzo, and feta cheese in a white casserole dish. Fresh herbs are visible on the side.

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Notes

  • We do not recommend substituting the orzo pasta with any other pasta.
  • We have not tested this recipe with gluten-free pasta. The liquid to pasta ratio may be different for gluten-free pasta.
  • Onion: feel free to sauté your onions first for a milder flavor or omit them altogether.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g