MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO

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Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here's a bonus: Leftovers reheat really well! -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup sliced pitted green olives
1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Jereal Walker
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This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Alam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md fahim miya Md fahim miya
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The feta sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Anil Kulathilaka
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


zaineb Soliu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The feta sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sbusiso Khoza
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


MD Ak Shaif
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and it's always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this


Mario & Luigi Greek Stories
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The feta sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Honey
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was flavorful. The feta sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongani Moyo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The feta sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Emon FF
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I'm not big on chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The feta sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


NS Samim
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This Mediterranean chicken orzo is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean spices and then cooked until tender. The orzo is cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetab