Nani's One Pot Greek Chicken Orzo

Name: Nani's One Pot Greek Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

This easy one pot dinner brings bright Greek flavors together with tender chicken and creamy orzo for a perfect family meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Greek· August 3, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a one pot meal on a busy weeknight. This recipe is a favorite in my kitchen because it saves me from doing a mountain of dishes, and the chicken gets so juicy while it cooks right along with the pasta.

My best tip for this one is to use a good quality feta cheese. If you can buy a block and crumble it yourself, the flavor is much creamier than the pre crumbled kind you find in the bags.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
2
Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and add the dry orzo. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5
Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about ten minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, olives, and fresh spinach. Keep stirring until the spinach is just wilted.
7
Remove from the heat and sprinkle the feta cheese over the top before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs too much liquid, add a tiny splash of water or broth when you reheat it to bring back the creamy texture.

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