One Skillet Tzatziki Chicken and Orzo
Serve drizzled with Tzatziki sauce and fresh, buttery naan...quick, easy, colorful, and delicious!
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.2. In a bowl, toss together the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomato paste, paprika, garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. 3. Add the chicken to a large oven-safe skillet set over high heat. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the butter, then remove the chicken from the skillet. Add the orzo and thyme. Cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh herbs. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate back into the skillet. 4. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.5. Serve the chicken and orzo topped with Tzakiki sauce and basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
519kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2282.00
$2282.00
Per Serving
$380.00/serving
$380.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$4564.00 vs buying!
~$4564.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (87% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| extra virgin olive oil | 3 tbsp | $103.00 |
| tomato paste | 2 tbsp | $7.00 |
| smoked paprika | 1 tbsp | $147.00 |
| garlic | 6 cloves | $1185.00 |
| lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice | 1 tbsp | $10.00 |
| pinch chili flakes | 1 | $352.00 |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - |
| boneless chicken thighs or breast | 2 lbs | $198.00 |
| salted butter | 2 tbsp | $33.00 |
| fresh thyme | 2 tbsp | $59.00 |
| dry orzo pasta | 0.5 cups | $20.00 |
| oil packed sun-dried tomatoes | 0.5 cup | $17.00 |
| low sodium chicken broth | 3 cups | $50.00 |
| mixed herbs | 0.5 cup | - |
| -2 cups Tzakiki sauce | 1 | $101.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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