Orzo Pasta with Chicken, Fresh Herbs & Feta

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This healthy Orzo Pasta with Chicken, Fresh Herbs & Feta recipe is great for lunch or dinner. Don't be shy with the feta and fresh herbs. Great for the lunchbox too!

Orzo Pasta with Chicken, Fresh Herbs & Feta recipe | MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
 1 pound boneless chicken breast
 8 ounces orzo pasta, cook according to package directions
 olive oil
 garlic salt
 ground black pepper
 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
 freshly chopped oregano, thyme & rosemary
1

Cook orzo pasta, toss with olive until glistening and set aside. Pre heat the grill to medium high heat. Rub olive oil on chicken, season with garlic salt & pepper. Grill about 5-8 minutes each side or until cooked through (depends upon how thick your chicken breast is.) You can also pan sear your chicken in an oiled skillet over medium high heat. About 6 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Slice chicken & season again if needed.

2

Toss orzo pasta with lemon juice and a handful of fresh herbs. Plate orzo pasta with sliced chicken. Top with feta cheese & more herbs.

Ingredients

 1 pound boneless chicken breast
 8 ounces orzo pasta, cook according to package directions
 olive oil
 garlic salt
 ground black pepper
 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
 freshly chopped oregano, thyme & rosemary

Directions

1

Cook orzo pasta, toss with olive until glistening and set aside. Pre heat the grill to medium high heat. Rub olive oil on chicken, season with garlic salt & pepper. Grill about 5-8 minutes each side or until cooked through (depends upon how thick your chicken breast is.) You can also pan sear your chicken in an oiled skillet over medium high heat. About 6 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Slice chicken & season again if needed.

2

Toss orzo pasta with lemon juice and a handful of fresh herbs. Plate orzo pasta with sliced chicken. Top with feta cheese & more herbs.

Notes

Orzo Pasta with Chicken, Fresh Herbs & Feta

~ Marla Meridith

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