Greek Chicken with Tzatziki, Orzo & Peppers
10
Points®
Total time: 17 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Make this dinner fast using store-bought rotisserie chicken breast and orzo that you’ve cooked in advance and reheated. Best of all, the entire dish comes together in less than 20 minutes. Tzatziki sauce brings an authentic Greek flair to this dish. You can purchase it in the refrigerated section of your grocery store or make your own. You can double the recipe and serve it with pita bread or fresh vegetables. Kalamata olives and sweet bell peppers also elevate the flavor of this dish. Serve it as a one-dish meal or alongside a Greek salad.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tsp
Sweet mini baby bell pepper(s)
5 item(s)
Jarred minced garlic
0.5 tsp
Dried oregano
0.5 tsp
Olives
6 medium
Table salt
1 pinch(es)
Cooked orzo
0.5 cup(s)
Lemon zest
0.25 tsp
Fresh lemon juice
0.5 tsp
Cooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
4 oz
Tzatziki
2 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Heat 1/2 tsp oil in small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook peppers, garlic, and oregano, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in olives and pinch salt.
2
Toss hot orzo with lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp oil.
3
Spoon tzatziki over chicken; serve with orzo and peppers.
4
Makes 1 serving.
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