Best 13 Tomato Feta Chicken With Orzo Recipes

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If you're craving a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the freshness of tomatoes, the savory taste of feta cheese, and the comforting texture of orzo pasta, then look no further than tomato feta chicken with orzo. This delectable dish features tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a flavorful orzo pasta that create a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this simple yet satisfying recipe is sure to become a new favorite for your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO-FETA CHICKEN WITH ORZO



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Enjoy this hearty dinner made with pasta, luscious chicken and tomatoes and sprinkled with cheese - a delightful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups frozen small whole onions (from 16-ounce bag)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine or apple juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, drained
3 cups hot cooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta or rice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet with tongs.
  • 2. Add 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in skillet. Heat over medium-low heat. Cook onions in oil mixture about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in garlic. Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until garlic is light golden brown.
  • 3. Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese, breaking up tomatoes with a fork or snipping with kitchen scissors. Add chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • 4. Serve tomato mixture over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, additional chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

ORZO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
A handful of parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat water in large sauce pot to boil and add pasta, cook to al dente.
  • Melt butter in the pot while still hot and combine with feta. Add cooked pasta to feta butter and toss with parsley and tomatoes, season with a little pepper.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ORZO, DILL AND FETA



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Chicken and orzo is timeless combination, simple and satisfying. In this recipe, you could use chicken thighs, but drumsticks make this dish super family-friendly. Of course, if you have a crowd that doesn't love the classic feta-dill pairing, feel free to change the toppings. Mint or parsley work just as well for the herbs, and any salty, crumbly cheese is lovely here. You can dress this up as you like with cucumbers or cherry tomatoes, or green olives, served alongside or pitted, chopped and tossed in instead. Besides the obvious perk of its being a one-pot dinner, this recipe yields great leftovers. For the next day's lunch, pull any remaining chicken off the bone, chop it, skin and all, and toss with the remaining orzo, vegetables and cheese. Know that the orzo - a very small pasta, not rice - soaks up all the liquid and flavor as it sits and cools, so you may need a drizzle of oil and lemon juice over the top to serve it the second day.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lemons
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken drumsticks or bone-in thighs
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups orzo
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 small or 1 large thin-skinned (English) cucumbers, chopped
5 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Castelvetrano or other green olives, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut one of the lemons into wedges and set aside. Juice the remaining lemon and combine with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, in a large resealable plastic bag or in a bowl, along with the chicken pieces. Seal and shake the bag (or stir in the bowl) to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and cook until lightly golden all over, turning when the chicken releases easily from the pan, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan and stir to coat with the remaining fat. Decrease heat to medium and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the orzo and the broth or water. Cook until the liquid is partly absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Top with the chicken legs and cover with a lid or foil. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more, depending on the size of your drumsticks or thighs. Remove from the heat and scatter the cucumber, feta and dill over the top. Serve from the skillet with lemon wedges and olives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1379 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND FETA



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A quick tomato sauce makes a delectable base for baked chicken breasts in this weeknight skillet supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Salt
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large skillet heat oil over high. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes break down, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Season chicken with salt and add to skillet. Transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 17 minutes. Heat broiler. Sprinkle feta over chicken and broil until feta is softened and browned in spots, 2 minutes. Sprinkle with dill for serving.

ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO



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Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.

Provided by Michaelc

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups orzo pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped - divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
  • Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND FETA



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Enjoy our Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe as an entrée this week! With bacon, chicken thighs and salty Feta cheese, this Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo and Feta is a hearty dish that's packed with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/4 lb.)
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Florentine Spinach & Cheese Pasta Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
12 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add chicken to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add pasta sauce, broth, pasta, garlic and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
  • Cook on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and orzo is tender. Stir in reserved bacon and olives. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

SPEEDY CHICKEN, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD



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During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed or plain) or buffalo mozzarella work well too.

Provided by Ellie's Mommy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND FETA CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by James G. Nichols

Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Sauté     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Feta     Bon Appétit     Rhode Island     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large shallots, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and oregano and sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet and sauté until skin browns, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, turn chicken over. Add tomatoes and broth and bring to boil. Cover skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Boil sauce over high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in cheese and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Make and share this Orzo With Tomatoes, Feta, and Green Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups mixed red and yellow pear tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved
1 (7 ounce) package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup black olives (or kalameta, sliced)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until it emulsifies. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.).
  • Bring water and broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
  • Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, olives, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add pine nuts right before serving; toss. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 560.8, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14.4

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Easter     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Feta     Spring     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound orzo (or riso)
2 cups red and yellow teardrop or grape tomatoes, halved
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Bring broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
  • Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add pine nuts; toss. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO-FETA CHICKEN WITH ORZO



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet with tongs.2. Add 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in skillet. Heat over medium-low heat. Cook onions in oil mixture about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in garlic. Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until garlic is light golden brown.3. Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese, breaking up tomatoes with a fork or snipping with kitchen scissors. Add chicken. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.4. Serve tomato mixture over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, additional chopped fresh cilantro.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 400 (Calories from Fat 180) Fat 20g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 340mg Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 28g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 10% Iron 16% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch 4 Lean Meat 3 Vegetable 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SUMMERTIME ORZO & CHICKEN



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This easy-as-can-be main dish is likely to become a summer staple at your house. It's that good! If you prefer, grill the chicken breasts instead of cooking in a skillet. -Fran MacMillan, West Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl., Add cucumber, onion, parsley and pasta. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss with chicken mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold. Top with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND FETA CHEESE



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Want something really tasty on the table - ASAP?!!! This is great served with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta very popular in Greece.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
4 boneless chicken breast halves (with skin)
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic and oregano and saute until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Season chicken. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet and saute until skin browns, about 5-6 minutes. Turn chicken over. Add tomatoes, red wine and broth and bring to boil. Cover skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Boil sauce over high heat until thickened, about 7-8 minutes. Mix in cheese and olives. Return chicken to sauce and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to give it enough space so that it can brown evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: This is important to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

This tomato feta chicken with orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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