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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Bowls

A vibrant and nutritious dish combining chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh Mediterranean vegetables, ideal for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 Teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon dill weed (fresh)
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For the Vegetables
  • 1 piece red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 piece green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 piece orange bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 piece cucumber (diced)
  • 1 piece red onion (diced)
  • Cup banana peppers (sliced)
  • Cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill weed (minced)
For the Dressing
  • ¾ Cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • ¼ Cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
  • 2 Teaspoons oregano (dried)
  • 3 Cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For the Base
  • 2 Cups orzo
  • 3 Tablespoons hummus

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo
  1. Prepare the orzo according to the package instructions, which usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and combine in a mixing bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, dill weed, and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the chicken mixture to the hot skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the heat and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. Dice the red, green, and orange bell peppers, chop the cucumber and red onion, and slice the banana peppers.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced vegetables.
  3. Add minced dill, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, and black pepper to the bowl and gently toss until vegetables are well coated.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. In a serving bowl, add a generous helping of the cooked orzo.
  2. Layer on the cooked chicken pieces and a heaping amount of the vegetable mix.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and add a dollop of hummus.
  4. Garnish with extra fresh dill and serve with a lemon slice.

Notes

To store leftovers, allow to cool to room temperature before placing in airtight containers. Store chicken and orzo separately from the fresh vegetables and dressing for best texture.