Feta Orzo Bake

Aug 6

Makes: 6 | Prep: 15 min | Cook Time: 35 minutes

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

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.

DIRECTIONS

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!