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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.
Watch the How-To Reel
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
Made this tonight for the fam and they all LOVED it! Including my super picky 17 yr old. Definitely will make again.
Hi Melinda,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and I appreciate you making it! xT
Does
does orzo have to be cooked before putting it in the oven? I got it
put in the oven and
was still hard.
Hi Carmel,
The orzo is going to cook slightly in step 4 on the stove top, you want to be sure to bring it to a boil and then it will finish cooking in the oven. I hope this helps for next time, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Amazing recipe! Simple and delicious!
Hi Alec,
Happy Wednesday!! 🌸🌤️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad it turned out well for you! xT
Made this for dinner tonight and it was AMAZING!!! What a great fresh taste!!! The stored didn’t have orzo so I use a small pasta called trofie pasta and forgot the shallots so use yellow onion diced very small and it was still really really good. Can’t wait to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!! And the feta sauce really does make it!!!
Hi Teri,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit and appreciate you making it! Thanks for your comment! xT
Oh man. Make this!!! It is so good. Used Italian seasoned chicken breasts from out meat subscription, didn’t use the shallots (can never find them), didn’t use the rosemary (ran out), and had too add some chicken broth to the feta sauce cause my blender was strugglinnggg, but this turned out sooooo good. My husband is impressed and I don’t think there will be any leftovers!
Hey Alena,
Perfect!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks so much for making it! Happy Mother’s Day!💐
Just made this for dinner, and it was delicious! The lemon gives it such a fresh taste. Plus, it was very easy to make. And the feta sauce is the perfect addition. Next time I’ll make sure we have some pita to finish up any leftover sauce. Thanks for another great recipe!
Hi Jill,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it:) xT
I LOVED this recipe – taste and simplicity both! Do you have any suggestions for a substitute for the Dijon or would you just leave it out if someone’s not a fan of that flavor? Thanks!
Hi Jaclyn,
I would go ahead and omit it:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Do you use cooked orzo ?
Hi Gabriele,
Nope, the orzo is going to be uncooked, it will cook in the dish:) Please let me know if you need any other help! xT
This meal turned out AMAZING. I am eating it as I type this… one of my favorites to date. Thank you for this recipe, Tieghan!!
Hey Christie,
Happy Wednesday!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was delish! xT
The video has the lemon and butter without the chicken but the instructions say cook it all together then pull it all. Which is it?
Hi Marissa,
You can follow the recipe as written:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this dish! xx
Made this for 2nd time tonight. Suddenly realized I did not have orzo! Used risotto instead, since similar preparation. It worked! Love this recipe.
Thank you
Hey Ginny,
Wonderful!!😃 I appreciate you making this dish and sharing your comment, so glad it was a winner! xx
This was absolutely unreal and so incredibly easy to make. Thank you! 🥰
Hey Hailey,
Happy Monday!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! xx
Will be added to my regular rotation! So easy, quick, & delicious!
I’ve made it twice. First time wonderful. Second time I was short on ingredients so made a 1:1 sub with white rice vs orzo, used an onion vs shallot, only made half batch of the feta sauce, & had to leave in oven longer to put baby down to bed so I changed the temp to 350 vs 400 & left in for 45ish minutes & it was still delicious!! The sauce really kicks things up so it’s a fun addition, but great without as well if strapped for time. Definitely recommend to make & would be great to serve for friends/family since so much can be prepped ahead & left to cook.
Hey Audrey,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was delish! xT
Flavors were great, but mine came out with way too much liquid. Would adding more orzo help? The chicken came out perfectly cooked though!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for making this dish, so glad to hear you enjoyed the flavors! I would try adding more orzo or just simmering for a bit longer:) I hope this helps! xx
I have made this many times. Delicious! I don’t make the yogurt sauce because of the children.
Hey Kathleen,
Happy Friday!!🌸☀️ I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for trying it and sharing your review! xx