Greek Seasoned Chicken and Orzo

Submitted by Sweet Diva MJ

"From Southern Living Light & Easy Comfort Food."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 (6 ounce) skinless chicken breast halves
• cooking spray
• 3 cups orzo pasta, cooked and hot (about 1 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
• 1⁄4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
• 3⁄4 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
• oregano sprig (optional)

directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
2. Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from bag; reserve marinade.
4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is done; baste occasionally with reserved marinade.
5. Combine orzo and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat.
6. Serve chicken on top of orzo.
7. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.
8. Yield: 4 servings.

Reviews

[kitty.rock]

This was VERY good, though I strayed from the directions a bit. I used a whole chicken cooked in the crock pot for 8 hours on low. I mixed the spices for the chicken and rubbed on and in the chicken, and included one lemon (and juice) in the cavity with a small onion and the garlic. The orzo I made as directed, but without the olives (personal preference). The chicken was moist and tender, flavors were delicious, and using the crock pot made it a very quick Monday night dinner. I particularly enjoyed the flavor of the orzo. I've been wanting to try this recipe ~ had it in my 'MUST TRY' cookbook for some time, and I'm so glad I finally got to it. Thanks Whatcha Cookin' Mom ~ a DELICIOUS keeper recipe :)