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Keeping things colorful and easy today with this One Skillet Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki. Greek inspired oregano chicken cooked together with bell peppers and orzo pasta to create a deliciously, healthy one skillet style summer dinner. The chicken is finished with garlic tomatoes, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s simple but mouthwatering and made in no time.
Did I mention to you guys that if we didn’t go to Mexico for our family vacation that Greece was next on our list?
Well, wait, it was next on my list, and personally my top choice. But seeing as Greece isn’t quite as easy to get to, the family went with Mexico (and we had a blast, so not complaining). I’ve always wanted to see Greece, and someday I definitely will. But for now I’ve been visiting vicariously through the photos I pin on Pinterest. They’ve inspired me to create dishes using ingredients commonly used in Greece.
Mexico won-out as our family trip this year. But I thought I’d at least share a simple recipe using Greek ingredients that I love.
This isn’t by any means a traditional Greek dinner. But it is made with plenty of delicious Greek ingredients…Greek oregano, salty feta, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
This skillet chicken is simple…
And it all starts with the chicken. I wanted to use up some of the Greek oregano we have growing in the garden. So a simple garlic and paprika basil chicken with lots of oregano was perfect.
Simply sear the chicken in a big skillet, then toss it with a little balsamic vinegar.
Next comes the orzo and tomatoes
We know that I’m all about a one skillet meal. So I decided to just add some orzo and bell peppers right into the skillet. The orzo cooks in the juices and oils from the chicken. It adds flavor and creates a creamy, super delicious orzo.
While the orzo cooks, toss together the tomatoes with garlic and fresh basil. I kept the tomatoes simple to allow their summer flavors to really shine.
I love using heirloom tomatoes and sweet cherry tomatoes, but use what you’e got on hand. This time of year they should be delicious no matter what type you choose!
Finish it up – see simple!
When the orzo finishes cooking, I toss in the chicken and olives.
Now, here is what I love to do, spoon the tomatoes and oil over the chicken. The heat from the dish allows for the flavors of the tomatoes to really pop. You’ll immediately smell the fresh basil and garlic.
It’s so delicious.
Top everything with plenty of feta cheese and tzatziki. The cheese and tzatziki are extra delicious finishing touches. I wouldn’t skip out on them, trust me.
This is truly one of those dinners you will be so excited for. It’s full of color, flavor, texture, with deliciously seasoned chicken, tomatoes and plenty of feta cheese.
I hope you’ll enjoy making this all summer long…and plus, there’s no oven involved!
Looking for other dinners? Here are my favorites from year’s past.
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Chickpea Salad
Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich with Lemon Thyme Honey Mustard
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn
Lastly, if you make this One Skillet Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki, 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 Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 728 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
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into bit size pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mixed Greek olives, pitted
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- tzatziki, for serving
Tomatoes
- 2 cups mixed heirloom tomatoes, chopped or halved
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, toss together the olive oil, chicken, oregano, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is browned all over and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and garlic, cook another minute. Remove the chicken from the skillet. 2. To the skillet, add the bell peppers. Cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the orzo and 2 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until almost all the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir the chicken and olives into the orzo. Allow the chicken to warm through, about 3 minutes.3. Meanwhile, toss all the ingredients for the tomatoes together in a bowl. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. 4. To serve, spoon the tomatoes over the chicken and gently toss. Serve each topped with feta cheese and tzatziki.
This post was originally published on July 14, 2021
Made this last night and it’s amazing! Such great flavors, and colors. And easy! We used gluten free orzo and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again! Thanks for always sharing the best recipes!
Hey Molly,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xxTieghan
This was a delicious recipe, lots of bold flavors that come together perfectly! Your recipes taste as good as they look!
Hey Rosa,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
Made this for dinner last night and my husband and I both agreed that this was our new favorite HBH recipe!
Hey Trista,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
We had this last night and it was a hit! I love how all of the ingredients come together to make something really special.
Hey there,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
really, really good, I reduced the amount of fresh oregano by about 1/8 cup, thinking it was a LOT of oregano but could have used it all so don’t be afraid. The tzatziki and tomato relish were so good with this dish. I didn’t use much feta (although I love it) because I thought those two toppings were enough and because the olives added enough salt but if you use it I would recommend flaking into pretty small pieces. Used whole olives, next time I will halve them. Delicious and pretty, my guests raved too and asked for the recipe. Thanks Tieghan.
Hey Marilyn,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
Went to make this for dinner tonight but discovered I was out of orzo. Decided to use Arborio rice instead. Took longer to cook, and of course needed more liquid- I started off with a splash of wine and then used water. Result? Delicious dinner! Will definitely make again.
Hey Candice,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed. I appreciate you giving it a try:) xTieghan
Love reading a recipe and realizing I have all the ingredients. This was fun to put together- cutting herbs out of the garden, chopping up olives, grating cucumbers.
And it is delicious!
Hey Robin,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed. I appreciate you giving it a try:) xTieghan
I made it tonight with brown rice and it tasted great! Ours was that 90 sec bagged rice (it’s what we had on hand). But it cut off a lot of the cook time!
Hey Christina,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed. I appreciate you giving it a try:) xTieghan
LOVE the flavors in this! It was easier than I thought to make also:)
Hey Kaia,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed. I appreciate you giving it a try:) xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, could you please provide the recipe for the tzatziki? This looks really good, and I want to try it. Best to you!
Click on the word tzatziki in this recipe, it will take you to that recipe.
Hey Myrna,
Here is the link for the recipe:
https://fett-weg.today/easy-tzatziki/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Thanks so much! m.
I made it last night! It should be a hyperlink, so if you click on the “tzatziki, for serving” in the ingredient list it will take you straight to the recipe for tzatziki! Hope that helps!
Can hardly wait to try this. Greek flavours are my favourite!
I hope you love the recipe Margot! xTieghan
This looks very good.
I’d have to use dried oregano in place of fresh, how much do you think? Thank you. Xx
Hey Kelly-Jane,
I would use a couple tablespoons of dried oregano. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
What would be a good gluten free substitute for the pasta?
Hey Jocelyn,
You could use risotto or a short cut GF noodle. I hope you love the dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Do you think using rice instead of orzo would be possible?
Hey Hanna,
Yes, that will work but you will need to increase your cooking time. I hope you love the dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Easy to put together and Lots of flavor! Husband even got up for seconds! Will definitely be making again!!
Hey Christine,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xTieghan