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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
It was okay. Just didn’t suit our family’s palate. I’ll try something else. But, excellent directions!
Thanks for giving the recipe a try Sandy, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed. xTieghan
This was soooo good. I substituted rice for orzo (am gluten free); worked perfectly. And the feta-yogurt sauce – yum!
Hi Carolyn,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
I’m dairy free, would it be ok to omit the feta sauce?
Hi Bryce,
Yup, totally fine to do! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Made this last week and it was delicious!
Hey Donna,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Can you make this with Rice instead of ORZO?
Hi Kit,
If you can use arborio rice, that will work best for you! Otherwise, rice with work it will just take longer to cook. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Would this work with pork medallions?
Hey Lesley,
Sure, that would be a great option! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Whole family loved it and will definitely be making it again! Thanks for another great recipe!
Hi Kristin,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
My three daughters and I use HBH recipes all the time. This is definitely one of our top favorites. We substituted Arborio rice to make it gluten free and it came out great.
Hi Susie,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This recipe was over the top delicious! I love what you create and have made many of your recipes. Would really love to see more Mediterranean dishes as my boyfriend and I are trying to eat that way for our health. Keep up the amazing work young lady. Romelle from Santa Rosa, California.
Hi Romelle,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This was delicious! The seasonings were perfect – rosemary, lemon, dill. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts. And, took the lazy way out with just crumbled fresh feta instead of the sauce. Will try the sauce next time. Agree with the suggestion to add the extra lemon juice to the list of ingredients. Had a bottle in the refrig which worked great. Loved the one pan cooking. Loving your recipes. Highly recommend this one. Thank you!
Hi JoAnn,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Made this tonight—-fantastic!!!
Directions are great, I went lighter on the shallots because I don’t like them still plenty of flavor!!! Definitely recommend!!
Hi Sheila,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
This was fabulous! Took more like 5 min to toast the orzo. The ingredients didn’t note lemon juice for the chicken part (and I only had 2 lemons), so you might want to add lemon juice to the main ingredients. So good!
Hi Eileen,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
You had me with the title. Anything with lemon, Dijon and chicken! Add in the feta sauce and it takes it to another level. Amazing. I used ditalini because I was out of Orza. It was a decent substitute but will definitely make it again with Orzo!
Hi Sandy,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
This was delicious. My husband and kids loved it. The feta sauce is to die for.
Hi Tiffany,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner. xxTieghan
Made this last night and it was so freaking good!! My husband loved it too. The feta sauce was a great addition and the orzo cooked perfectly!
Hi Sara,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner. xxTieghan