Oven-Ready
Greek Chicken Orzo
with feta and dill
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 oz. Greek Butter
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- ½ oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat23g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place chicken in provided tray and spread into an even layer. Top evenly with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven and drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Orzo
Add orzo, 1 1/4 cups water, tomatoes, chicken base, half the cream base (reserve remaining for post-bake), chimichurri seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to tray. Stir to combine and cover tray with foil.
Bake covered in hot oven, 20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
3 Prepare Ingredients and Finish Meal
Discard foil and stir to combine.
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until orzo is tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-15 minutes.While chicken orzo bakes, finely tear spinach.Stem dill.After 10-15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Add remaining cream base, spinach, softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined and spinach is wilted. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top chicken orzo with cheese and dill. Bon appétit!
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