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One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce, the perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, colorful and delicious! Pan-seared dijon chicken with lemon butter, cooked together with orzo pasta for an all-in-one dinner. Go that extra step and serve drizzled with a delicious creamy feta sauce. A dinner that everyone at the table will love.
I think the day I got my first Staub skillet was the day I created the “one skillet” dinner. Not saying I invented the one skillet dinner by any means. Just that that I invented it for myself that day. It was many, many years ago. But ever since then I’ve made countless one skillet dinners in my Staub pan. It’s a method of cooking I fall back on weekly.
Throwing everything in the same skillet just makes sense. For one, you’re saving dishes by avoiding using multiple pans. But even more importantly, you’re creating a dish that’s full of so much flavor. When you cook everything together, the flavors are able to blend, making every element of the recipe delicious.
Of course, with this recipe I created one extra step with that feta sauce. But trust me, it’s worth it!
The process – cook the chicken
Season the chicken with Dijon, garlic, shallots, a bit of rosemary and some paprika. I like to sear the skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs to give it a nice crisped base. Then I toss it in a little butter, add some lemon slices, and let everything cook up along side the chicken. The butter browns and everything smells delicious.
Next, pull the chicken and lemon out out of the skillet, then add the orzo and broth. Stir in the kale…or you could also use spinach. Then slide the chicken into the orzo and throw the whole skillet into the oven to finish cooking.
Make the feta sauce
I couldn’t share this recipe without including a sauce. You all know how it goes around here, never enough sauce. Enter my feta sauce. It’s whipped feta cheese with a bit of yogurt, lemon, and if you have some fresh herbs on hand, toss those in too.
The salty feta creates an addicting sauce. Every spoonful is delicious, but it adds the best taste over this dijon chicken.
It’s a real crowd pleaser, and comes out of the oven looking pretty and smells even more delicious. I threw some fresh dill on top for color and served the chicken and orzo right out of the skillet.
Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or even entertaining. It really brightens the table on a cold winter day! Leftovers can easily be stored in an airtight container.
Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites.
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes
Browned Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Cheese Ravioli
One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake
Lastly, if you make this One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 683 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 small shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped kale
- chopped fresh dill, for serving
Feta Sauce
- 4-6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon mustard, 3 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, rosemary, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss well to combine.3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the butter and lemon slices. Remove everything from the skillet.4. Add the orzo, 1 shallot, and 1 clove of garlic. Cook until the orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, kale, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Slide the chicken, lemon slices, and any juices left on the pan back into the skillet. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.5. Meanwhile, make the feta sauce. Combine the feta, yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. Stir in the paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. If desired, thin with additional lemon juice.6. Serve the chicken and orzo topped with the feta sauce and dill.
This post was originally published on January 12, 2022
Which staub skillet should I buy. I’m the market for a new one anyway.
Thanks
Hi Joni,
I love their 10 and 12 inch skillets. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I’m excited to try this recipe and was browsing the comments to see if anyone asked about the skillet you used, so lucky me! Is the 10 inch big enough for this dish? Thanks!
Hey Tammy,
Yes, a 10 inch skillet will work for this recipe! I hope you love it! xx
Hi! Can you marinate the chicken in advance — like the night before? Thanks!
Hey Jackie,
Totally, that will work well for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
This was the first recipe I made after I discovered your website last month. It was so simple and so good! We don’t go out a lot and like to cook so I’ve been scouring your site for meal ideas. I’ve made at least four recipes so far and am making more this week! Thank you!
Hey Terry,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was a winner!! xTieghan
so so good
Hey Elisa,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
I made this yesterday for dinner! It was AMAZING, everyone love it and actually it just served 4 people, maybe we liked it too much 🙂 Thanks for the recipe Tieghan <3
I forgot to say that i didn’y use my oven, i just covered the pan with aluminum foil and let it sit on medium for 15 min, turned out perfectly fine 🙂
Awesome!!
Hey Melanie,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
Delicious. Loved the sauce.
Hey Pam,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
This was so good!! Love all your recipes I’ve tried and just love watching your cooking stories, they’re so beautiful and look amazing! In this recipe I used a grain free orzo and it turned out perfect.
Hey Phoebe,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
Delicious!! I used spinach instead of Kale. My husband asked me keep it in our recipe rotation..
Hey Marsha,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I didn’t have kale on hand so I substituted with 2C of broccoli and it was perfectly delicious! We all loved the feta sauce too! It was a bit tart for me so I added half a teaspoon of honey to the feta sauce and it helped to balance the acidity. I’ll definitely be making this again! The flavors were delicious!
Hey Daniela,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
My super picky eater husband, who would normally never eat kale, LOVED this dish!! It was our first try at your recipes after hearing about your website during the Olympics. Can’t wait to enjoy more of your creations! Thanks!!
Hey Lisa,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxT
So delicious, so fast and so easy! The best combination in my opinion. I made the recipe exactly as you wrote it – I just served it with a side of warm pita and it was unbelievable!
Hey Kathryn,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
Please be realistic about prep times. I have been cooking my entire life and this recipe took WAY longer than 20 minutes.
Aside from chopping the shallots I found the prep time really quick, far below the 20 minutes and I’m usually really slow at prep. I am making an assumption that thawing the chicken is not included in prep time.
Hi Kathy,
So sorry this took you longer than expected, thanks for giving the recipe a try! xTieghan
Another simple, delicious, one-pot dinner! I’m not a big fan of mustard, so I decreased to one tablespoon and used chicken thighs. My husband & I love the browned lemons, but I agree with Rebecca that they can be bitter. Like so many of Tieghan’s sauces, this one is great! I used the leftovers on salmon patties.
Hey Judy,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
This meal is amazing! So easy and fast. Made this for our family of 5. Added an extra half cup of orzo and half cup of broth for leftovers ? will definitely be making again!
Hey Alisha,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
Delicious!
Super fast and easy to make. My whole family went back for seconds. My 3 year old picky eater said “this chicken is so super good!”
The whipped feta is the perfect top off!
Hey Samantha,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
It was heaven and my husband called it “fancy” because it looked so nice and had a sauce. Will make again!
Hey Carly,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT