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Greek Chicken Casserole Recipe

Greek Chicken Casserole Recipe
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This Greek Chicken Casserole is a one-pan wonder, packed with over 30 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving. It’s a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Orzo:

  • 2 cups uncooked orzo

Chicken:

  • 1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded

Vegetables:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced (optional)

Seasonings:

  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Liquid:

  • 5 cups chicken broth or water

Additional:

  • Fresh parsley, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. If you don’t have cooked chicken, bake the chicken breasts or thighs for 25 minutes, then shred.
  2. In a baking dish, add onion, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. Add orzo, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, olives, oregano, olive oil, and salt to the dish.
  4. Combine chicken, feta, lemon juice, and zest with other ingredients.
  5. Pour in broth, stir well, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, stir, bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with feta and parsley.

Notes

  • To Use Onion Powder: Swap the onion for 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  • To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic for 2 teaspoons of garlic powder.
  • To Use Fresh Oregano: Swap the dried oregano for 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano.
  • To Use Frozen Spinach: Thaw 1/4 cup of frozen spinach, press out water, and add to the recipe as per step #4.
  • To Make it in a Slow Cooker: Prepare steps #2 to #5 in a slow cooker, cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, finish as per step #8.

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