This one pan chicken feta orzo effortlessly combines the rich flavors of tender chicken, creamy feta cheese and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. As you savor each bite, the tanginess of the feta combines beautifully with the artichokes, spinach and tomatoes to create a burst of Mediterranean flavors. This meal is not only absolutely delicious, but it is so easy to make and only uses one pan! It is also great for meal prep too!
You can enjoy this one pan chicken feta orzo throughout the year! It is perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
This recipe was inspired by my viral one pan chicken lemon orzo that took the internet by storm!
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast, diced
- Avocado oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Chili Flakes
- Fresh herbs (basil, chives, rosemary, dill), minced
- Garlic Cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- Sliced Artichoke hearts
- Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- Fresh spinach
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Feta Cheese
- Orzo, dry
- Chicken Bone Broth or Chicken Broth
- Water
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
2. Grab a large baking pan (9×13). Add your diced chicken breast, avocado oil and seasonings. Next add your fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, sliced artichokes, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss until everything is well combined and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
3. Create a whole in the center and add your feta cheese. Next add in your orzo, bone broth and water. Use a spatula to push down your orzo into the liquid and make sure everything is evenly distributed.
4. Place in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until your orzo is cooked through! Let set for 10 minutes before serving. Mix and serve!
Hint: The dish may appear watery upon pulling the dish out of the oven. Do NOT Panic! This is very normal. Orzo takes some time to absorb all of the water, so trust the process and wait 10 minutes before serving. The orzo will soak up the water and it will come out perfect!
Substitutions
If you are interested in making this one pan chicken feta orzo recipe but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:
- Dairy-Free - Violife has a dairy-free option that you are welcome to use to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Vegetarian- Skip the chicken and use vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Vegan- Skip chicken, use vegetable broth and substitute for the dairy-free feta to make this recipe vegan.
- Gluten-free- Jovial makes a grain-free orzo which you can use to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh spinach- you can substitute for frozen spinach.
Variations
- Spicy - add additional red chili flakes to make this recipe spicy.
- Kid friendly - this recipe is kid friendly on it's own!
- Chicken- Substitute chicken for diced tofu as a plant based alternative protein source.
If you love this recipe you will love my one pan chicken lemon orzo which inspired this recipe or my one pan chicken and zucchini orzo.
Equipment
All you need to make this one pan chicken feta orzo recipe is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan. Please note that it is important that the baking dish is ceramic because this impacts how the dish is cooked.
For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews.
If you are meal prepping this feta cheese pasta, these are some of my favorite glass bento box containers.
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.
Storage
You can store this one pan chicken feta orzo in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Top tip
Dish may appear watery but trust the process and cook just until your orzo is cooked through. Once you remove your pan let it rest for 5 minutes before serving and this will soak up the excess liquid.
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One Pan Chicken Feta Orzo
Equipment
- 1 9x13 ceramic baking dish
Ingredients
- 1.25 pound Chicken breast diced
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- ¼ cup fresh herbs dill, thyme, basil, rosemary minced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ lemon Juiced
- 1 can artichoke hearts drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 ounces feta cheese (½ a block)
- 1.5 cups orzo dry
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
- Grab a large baking pan (9×13). Add your diced chicken breast, avocado oil and seasonings. Next add your fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, sliced artichokes, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss until everything is well combined and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Create a whole in the center and add your feta cheese. Next add in your orzo, bone broth and water. Use a spatula to push down your orzo into the liquid and make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until your orzo is cooked through! Let set for 10 minutes before serving. Mix and serve!
- Hint: The dish may appear watery upon pulling the dish out of the oven. Do NOT Panic! This is very normal. Orzo takes some time to absorb all of the water, so trust the process and wait 10 minutes before serving. The orzo will soak up the water and it will come out perfect!
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Notes
Substitutions
If you are interested in making this one pan chicken feta orzo recipe but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:- Dairy-Free - Violife has a dairy-free option that you are welcome to use to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Vegetarian- Skip the chicken and use vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Vegan- Skip chicken, use vegetable broth and substitute for the dairy-free feta to make this recipe vegan.
- Gluten-free- Jovial makes a grain-free orzo which you can use to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh spinach- you can substitute for frozen spinach.
Variations
- Spicy - add additional red chili flakes to make this recipe spicy.
- Kid friendly - this recipe is kid friendly on it's own!
- Chicken- Substitute chicken for diced tofu as a plant based alternative protein source.
Equipment
All you need to make this one pan chicken feta orzo recipe is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan. Please note that it is important that the baking dish is ceramic because this impacts how the dish is cooked. For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews. If you are meal prepping this boursin cheese pasta, these are some of my favorite glass bento box containers. Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.Storage
You can store this one pan chicken feta orzo in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.Top tip
Dish may appear watery but trust the process and cook just until your orzo is cooked through. Once you remove your pan let it rest for 5 minutes before serving and this will soak up the excess liquid.Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Maria says
Made this for my family and they were in LOVE! Even my toddler had some and liked it so much she asked for more several times!
Babbie Mulvany says
Made this last night and it was delicious! Leftovers for lunch - also amazing. Spinach isn’t noted in recipe instructions - I threw it in just before the bone broth and tried to press it under liquid… probably should put it in with sundried tomatoes and then mix… before orzo.
christina.klapper says
Babbie,
I am so embarrassed and SO sorry that I forgot to include that in the instructions. Thank you SO much for pointing this out. It has been fixed.
I appreciate your feedback and the time you took to review this meal!
KIMBERLY DANNEGGER says
How much is a half block of feta? My block is 8 oz which looks similar to the size in the video.
christina.klapper says
Hey Kimberly, half a block of feta is 4 oz. The one I used in the video is cut hamburger style in half (pre-cut from Trader Joes) which is why it looks like an 8 oz block. Hope that helps!
EV says
This is one of my go to easy meals to prep for the week! Love it!
K says
This is my favorite meal! It has been in my rotation ever since I made it for the first time a few months ago. Easy and delicious. I've made it for a few dinner parties, and everyone always wants the recipe!
christina.klapper says
Aweee I’m so glad you love it!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!