Greek / Mediterranean flavors are my absolute favorite flavors and Greek Chicken Orzo Casserole does not disappoint. The flavors are phenomenal! If you like greek flavors, this one is for you!
Greek Chicken Orzo Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo Cooked and drained
- 2 cans diced tomatoes drained
- 12 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 cups arugula or spinach if you don't like arugula
- ½ cup chicken broth or bone broth
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp parsley
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp dill
- 1-2 tsp olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Cook and drain the orzo.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add in the orzo, cans of diced tomatoes, half of the feta cheese, kalamata olives, lemon juice, oregano, and arugula and mix it all together.
- Pour broth over the dish.
- Set the casserole dish to the side and prep the chicken
- Dice the chicken into approx. 1 inch pieces.
- Toss the chicken in the spices and oil and place on top of the casserole.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and top with the rest of the feta. Put back in the oven, uncovered, for about 5 min until it gets a little bit of a brown color to it.