Greek Baked Orzo

Greek Baked Orzo! Lightly tomato-sauced orzo baked in a skillet with red peppers, kale, chicken – or chickpeas – and a topping of feta, lemon juice, and fresh dill.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • olive oil2 tablespoon
  • onion, diced0.5
  • arlic cloves, minced2
  • red bell pepper, diced1
  • kale, chopped2 cup
  • dried oregano2 teaspoon
  • red pepper flakes

    a tiny pinch of

  • kosher salt1 teaspoon
  • tomato paste3 tablespoon
  • uncooked orzo1 cup
  • one 14-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes14
  • cooked chicken or chickpeas1 cup
  • vegetable or chicken broth2.5 cup
  • butter1
  • feta for topping0.5 cup
  • dill for topping3 tablespoon
  • lemon squeezies for serving

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until soft.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, red pepper, kale, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Saute for 5 minutes or until the kale is wilted.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato paste. Saute for 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the orzo, canned tomatoes, chicken or chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is soft.

  7. 7

    Finish by stirring in butter, crumbling feta over the top, and dusting with some fresh dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. YEAH BABY.

Source: pinchofyum.com
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