Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2-4 chicken breasts (8-10 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on your spice preference
  • 1/2 lb broccoli, chopped small
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 1 lemons worth)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (more for topping if desired)
  • 2 cups chicken broth, heated
  • 6 thin lemon slices
  • fresh dill for garnish

Instruction

  • Set oven to 375 F degrees.
  • Sear chicken in a preheated cast-iron skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side, and beautifully golden.
  • Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Let the pan cool for a minute or two.  Stir in the minced garlic, remaining olive oil and chili flakes into the pan, saute’ 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add broccoli, stirring just to coat with garlic mixture for about another minute.  Remove from heat.
  • Add the orzo pasta, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and feta to the pan with broccoli mixture, stir to combine.
  • Pour hot chicken broth into the pan over the broccoli orzo mixture.  Place seared chicken breast on top.
  • Cover the pan with foil.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Test chicken with a thermometer, it should register 165 degrees.  If needed put back in the oven for another few minutes.