Meal Kit
One Pan Greek Chicken Orzo
with spinach and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Nigel Palmer
In Your Box (serves 2)
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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1 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1 Lemon
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4 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
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1 oz. Crispy Red Peppers
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories767
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Carbohydrates80g
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Fat29g
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Protein56g
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Sodium1606mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Prep
Mince dill leaves and stems Zest lemon, halve and juice Pat chicken thighs dry, and season with ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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2 Cook chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Season with ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Remove to plate and reserve pan. No need to wipe out pan.
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3 Cook Orzo
Return pan from cooking chicken to high heat. Add the orzo, 3 cups water, chicken demi, 1 tsp. lemon zest, ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.
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4 Finish Orzo
Stir in chicken and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon juice, butter, ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
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5 Plate
Plate with dill and feta
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