Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken and Summer Vegetables

Name: Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken and Summer Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 zucchinis (medium, sliced into half-moons); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked); 6 slice garlic bread

Juicy chicken breast cubes roasted alongside tender zucchini and blistered cherry tomatoes, served over orzo with toasted garlic bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.70/serving

Dietary

Egg-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 zucchinis (medium, sliced into half-moons)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
3 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
6 slice garlic bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
Cook chicken in the skillet for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the exterior and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, then transfer to a plate.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions for 9 minutes until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Meanwhile, warm garlic bread slices on a baking sheet in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
Fold the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables into the warm orzo pasta and serve immediately alongside the garlic bread.

Notes

Using pre-sliced garlic bread saves valuable hands-on time during a busy weeknight.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 524
Protein: 34.9 g
Carbohydrates: 55.1 g
Fat: 19.1 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 698 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Sugar: 4.6 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg