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    Greek Feta Chicken

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    List of Ingredients

    Greek Feta Chicken


    4 oz. uncooked orzo
    4 (4 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    2 tsp. ground oregano

    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
    1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
    1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
    1 small red pepper, sliced into strips
    1 small green pepper, sliced into strips
    2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
    1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    1 oz. crumbled feta cheese

    Recipe



    1. Cook the orzo according to package directions (but without added salt or fat). While the orzo cooks, sprinkle the chicken breasts with oregano, salt, pepper, and ground red pepper.

    2. Heat 2 tsp. of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook on both sides for about 4 to 5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

    3. Drain orzo and keep warm.

    4. Lower the heat to medium and add remaining oil. Saute the peppers for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sautè for 1 minute more. Add the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add back the chicken breasts to the skillet. Top with feta cheese, cover, and cook 1 minute until cheese slightly melts. Serve over cooked orzo.

    Makes 4 servings

    Serving size: 1 breast, 1/2 cup orzo
    Preparation time: 5 minutes
    Cooking time: 15 minutes

 

 

 


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