This Feta Orzo Bake is a simple twist on the popular feta pasta bake recipe that went viral. Packed with ultra-creamy orzo and loaded with veggies, it makes for an easy weeknight fuss free meal the entire family will love.
Servings: 6
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
- 10 oz. orzo dry
- 8 oz. feta cheese block
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 2 broccoli crowns large
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a large baking dish add the block of feta cheese, tomatoes, broccoli, 3 tbsp. olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cook the orzo according to directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the feta and veggies are cooking, heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through,
- Remove the feta and veggie mixture from the oven and break up the tomatoes and feta with a fork. Be extremely careful when breaking up the tomatoes, they contain hot juices that may squirt out on you.
- Add orzo and chicken. Stir until everything is well coated. Serve with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2131IU | Vitamin C: 193mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 4mg
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Delicious and simple!