MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO

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This mouthwatering Mediterranean dish is the perfect recipe for large dinner parties. I get rave reviews every time I serve it. -Allyson Fertig, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
6-1/2 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-1/4 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into thin strips., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook orzo according to package directions, adding spinach during the last minute of cooking. Drain and return to pan. In a small bowl, whisk oil, mustard, oregano and remaining basil, rosemary and garlic salt; add to orzo. Add tomatoes, 1 cup Asiago cheese, feta cheese, pine nuts and chicken; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

Ebie precious
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I'm going to make this for dinner tonight!


Achar Dass
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This looks amazing!


Nishan Chowdhury
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


JJ Jones
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Yummy!


A person ?¬ø
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Delicious!


Renee Bgy
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the orzo was tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Arfan Ahammed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and orzo, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing dish.


Taimoor Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was perfectly cooked. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jason Maurer
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again!


Chiamaka James
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and orzo were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Michele Washington
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the orzo was tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty and added a nice depth of flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a d


Caitlin Lautt
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful and delicious. I love that this dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-ple


Himal gaming
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to


Toni Feli
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this agai


Mst Dina Akther
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This Mediterranean chicken and orzo recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The combination of flavors was delicious, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this ag