ChickenCuisineFriedGrilledItalianMainsMeat

One-pot Greek chicken risoni (orzo)

35 mins Cook
0
37
0
Share
Scroll to recipe
Copy of NomNom Recipes

This is a great quick recipe with everything you need for a complete dinner, all cooked in one pot. Lots of vegetables, served with risotto/orzo and chicken. Tastes like risotto – full of delicious Greek lemon and garlic flavors!

Greek chicken
One-pot Greek chicken risoni (orzo) –NomNomWow

One-pot Greek chicken risoni

Patience has never been my greatest virtue, so I shared many of my favorite recipes from the very beginning when I started this site in 2014. I love revisiting those old recipes and bringing them to life with new photos. sparkles (to the point, wow!) and recipe videos where the chicken doesn’t have that weird green/yellow tint.

I’m not bothered by the first photos and videos because they remind me of how far I’ve come. But I thought it would be fun to revise these old recipes for your viewing pleasure – and I hope to convince you to try them.
Like the old and new recipes of today: Greek Risotto with Chicken! A complete one-pot dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare and packed with delicious Greek flavors.

This recipe starts with searing and sautéing the chicken on the stovetop, then baking the risotto in the oven (which means without stirring, yay!).

What you need

Here are the ingredients needed to make the recipe for Greek risotto.

1. THE RISONI / ORZO

Risoni is actually a type of pasta shaped like long grains of rice. Also called “orzo” and can be found in pasta aisles. It costs about the same as pasta etc.

  • Risoni/orzo – see note above photo.
  • Broth/Canned Chicken and Tomato Broth – These are the liquids used to cook risotto. Better than water because risotto absorbs flavors while cooking!
  • Tomato Sauce – This adds a bit of tomato flavor to the sauce and thickens the sauce slightly so you end up with a really nice runny texture in the finished dish. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t have it.
    Vegetables – I use zucchini/zucchini and bell peppers/bell peppers. Feel free to substitute other sautéable vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, fennel, corn, celery, mixed frozen vegetables).
  • Also, it would be very helpful if someone could organize a worldwide standardization of food vocabulary. THANKS!
  • Onion and Garlic – Aromatic flavor base.
    Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes – I like to sprinkle this on the surface before I put the dish in the oven. Love the juicy tomato popcorn that pops in your mouth!

2. LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Marinate the chicken with a classic Greek twist to make it even more delicious! Here’s what you need:

3. GARNISHES (SEMI-OPTIONAL)

I say “semi-optional” because while you can skip the fresh oregano, feta is highly recommended!

How to make one-pot Greek chicken risoni

This recipe starts on the stove and ends in the oven. I like this technique because it’s safer/easier – no stirring required – and the surface is caramelized, which means extra flavor. Anyone who’s made the fan-favorite One Pot Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice will know it works!

  • Marinate the chicken with lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. Add flavor to chicken in just 20 minutes.
  • If you have time, you can omit the marinade, the whole dish is full of flavor, and the chicken absorbs the flavors when fried with the risotto. If you want to be successful, you can marinate the chicken overnight – you can even freeze the chicken in the marinade. So many options!
    Brown Chicken – Use a large heatproof skillet or large saucepan. I use a 30cm / 12″ non-stick skillet.
  • Cook the chicken, just to seal the outside and lightly brown. This should only take about 2-3 minutes. Do not cook the chicken completely as it will use the risotto is cooked.
    Sauté the spices and vegetables – remove the chicken from the pan once it’s browned. Then sauté the garlic and onions, then the zucchini and peppers.
  • ADD ALL – Add the risotto and stir to coat the deliciousness. Then add everything (canned tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, salt and pepper) and stir to combine.
  • Cover chicken and cherry tomatoes, but do not stir.
    Oven 15 minutes – Once the liquid begins to bubble, transfer the pan to the oven (without the lid) and cook for 15 minutes or until the risotto is tender.
  • Garnish and serve – Remove dish from oven. There should still be small puddles of liquid on the surface. That’s what we wanted – the dish should be sweet and sour and juicy, not dry and bland!
  • Drizzle the plate with lemon juice, sprinkle with feta crumbs not optional and sprinkle with fresh oregano optional.
    So serve!
  • Look how juicy and irresistibly ugly it looks. He is calling you !

Pour into bowls and marvel at how it looks like your favorite risotto. Except, well, you know. You haven’t cracked 40 minutes on a hot stovetop, slide the ingredients in and stir, stir, stir.

Share
One-pot Greek chicken risoni (orzo)

One-pot Greek chicken risoni (orzo)

maimoona
This is a great quick recipe with everything you need for a complete dinner, all cooked in one pot. Lots of vegetables, served with risotto/orzo and chicken. Tastes like risotto - full of delicious Greek lemon and garlic flavors!
prep time
15 mins
cooking time
35 mins
servings
4-5
total time
50 mins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

  • 1 lb / 500g chicken thighs , boneless skinless (or breast), cut into 2 cm / 1" pieces

  • 2 garlic cloves , finely minced

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

  • ORZO/RISONI

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves , minced

  • 1 small onion , finely chopped

  • 2 zucchini (medium, or 1 large) , cut into 1cm / 1/3" cubes (Note 1)

  • 1 red bell pepper/capsicum , cut into 1cm / 1/3" cubes (Note 1)

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock , low sodium

  • 14 oz / 400g canned crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo/risoni (Note 2)

  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (1 Australian punnet)

  • 1 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • GARNISH (SEMI-OPTIONAL)

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice , drizzling at end

  • 1/2 cup (100g) Greek feta cheese , crumbled (not optional)

  • Fresh oregano leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Chicken Marinade – Combine chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate for 20 minutes. (Skip if in a hurry or let stand overnight)
2
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (fan 160°C).
3
Brown Chicken (raw inside) – Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil (note 3) in a large heatproof skillet or saucepan over high heat. Cook the chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside. Remove from mold.
4
Sprinkle chicken and cherry tomatoes (do not stir).
5
Bake for 15 minutes - Once the liquid boils, transfer to the oven (without the lid) and bake for 15 minutes (or until the risotto is just cooked through and fluffy but still firm). There may still be some liquid on the surface - that's okay!
6
Lemon Garnish – Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with feta cheese and fresh oregano leaves, if desired, and serve.

Notes

Vegetables - Any vegetable that can be sautéed will work well here. Beans, carrots, celery, small pieces of cauliflower or broccoli, or diced frozen vegetables. Risoni, also known as orzo - rice-shaped pasta sold in the pasta department for the same price as spaghetti etc. The taste of risotto but much faster cooking! Frying Pan - The frying pan shown is a 30 cm non-stick pan. A 28cm deep pan will work, and smaller ones are fine, watch out for liquid spills when transferring to the oven. Otherwise, use a large saucepan! Risoni cooks fast! So once it starts to simmer on the stovetop, transfer it to the oven, otherwise it will be overcooked when cooked (it cooks faster on the stovetop than in the oven). Check after 15 minutes to see if the orzo/risoni is cooked. If it's done and very juicy, don't worry - that's a good thing! :) The liquid evaporates quickly when serving. When I took it out of the oven it was slightly soggy. Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, but if the risotto absorbs the sauce, they will be less acidic. Rejuvenate with water and microwave. La nutrition suppose 5 portions.
0
37
0
Share
You may also like
BowlsChickenCuisineDips and SaucesFrenchItalianMainsMeatMexicanQuick & Easy

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

15 mins Cook
These juicy chook breasts are filled with garlicky mushrooms, spinach, and a blanket of oozing melted cheese. simple to make with only some ingredients, this is the way to transform bird breast from ho-hum into “oh yum!”
ChineseCuisineFriedIndianKoreanMainsPakistaniQuick & EasyVeganVegan Curries

Greek Lemon Potatoes

15 mins Cook
In reality a cut above the standard roasted potatoes! The particular issue approximately Greek Lemon Potatoes is that they are cooked in a heavily flavored lemon garlic broth so that they suck up all that flavor earlier than roasting to golden perfection. They’re entirely addictive!
CuisineIndianQuick & EasyVeganVegan AppetizersVegan Bowls

Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles

15 mins Cook
Another one to feature on your arsenal of ramen noodle recipes! Loaded with hidden veggies, fowl Vegetable Ramen Noodles is a fantastic short dinner concept that’s low-priced, flexible, and healthy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

×
ArabianChickenCuisineFriedGrilledMainsMeatPakistaniQuick & EasyThai

Baked Buffalo Wings – ULTRA CRISPY!!

1 hour 10 mins Cook