Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

Greek Chicken Power Bowls deliver crispy chicken, creamy orzo, and zesty lemon in one meal. This recipe solves the problem of dinner on a tight schedule. After making this many times, I know the best way to crisp up the chicken. Golden, juicy, and full of flavor. Try my Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for another easy dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe and Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Tacos.

What You'll Need for Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Sliced cucumber
• Optional: Dill pickles
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
• Optional: Additional feta cheese

How to Make Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

1. Marinate: In a bowl, mix chicken with oregano, thyme, paprika, garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Cook Orzo: In a pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add orzo, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook 6-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
5. Serve: Divide bowl mixture into 4 servings. Top with cooked chicken and extra feta if desired.

Storing & Reheating Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.

Freezing Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in 30-second increments until warmed through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Add a splash of olive oil when tossing the orzo to prevent it from sticking.
• Best substitution: Replace chicken with shrimp for a seafood version.
• Make-ahead: Make the orzo and chicken ahead, and assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for 8 servings.
• Troubleshooting: If the orzo is too dry, stir in 1-2 tbsp of chicken broth.

Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

45 min

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Serves

4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Sliced cucumber
• Dill pickles
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Additional feta cheese

Instructions

1. Marinate: In a bowl, mix chicken with oregano, thyme, paprika, garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Cook Orzo: In a pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add orzo, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook 6-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
5. Serve: Divide bowl mixture into 4 servings. Top with cooked chicken and extra feta if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: Add a splash of olive oil when tossing the orzo to prevent it from sticking.
• Best substitution: Replace chicken with shrimp for a seafood version.
• Make-ahead: Make the orzo and chicken ahead, and assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for 8 servings.
• Troubleshooting: If the orzo is too dry, stir in 1-2 tbsp of chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in 30-second increments until warmed through.
• Make ahead: Prepare ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 580mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Greek Chicken Power Bowls with Lemon Orzo and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!