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chicken with tomatoes and orzo

Chicken With Tomatoes and Orzo

Kenton & Jane
A great chicken dinner with tomatoes, orzo, feta, and olives.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 onion diced
  • 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brandy optional
  • 1/2 cup of feta more if desired
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives more if desired.
  • olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat some oil in a large pan.
  • Add diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add: orzo, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, and brandy if using, mix well.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
  • Add chicken to pan, cover and continue simmering for another 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and orzo is finished.
  • With 5 minutes left, add olives.
  • Once done, remove from heat.
  • Plate chicken, and then a spoonful of tomato orzo mixture over.
  • Top with feta and serve!

Notes

If it gets too dry during cooking, add some chicken broth.