Description
This Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls recipe is a vibrant, wholesome, and flavorful meal perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Combining tender skillet-cooked chicken breast, herbed orzo pasta, fresh cucumbers, shallots, tomatoes, and creamy Tzatziki sauce, this dish offers a balanced blend of Mediterranean flavors with a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta
- 4 cups prepared orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano (divided)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (divided)
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved or diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 bunch fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Orzo: Cook the orzo pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with half the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and slice thinly.
- Prepare Veggie Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced shallots, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked orzo among serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, the veggie mixture, dollops of Tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately while the chicken is warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can prepare the orzo and veggie mixture in advance to save time.
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs if preferred for more juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and lemon juice for brightness.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute orzo pasta with gluten-free pasta or quinoa.
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley can also be added for extra flavor.
