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One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo

with Spinach and Pinenuts
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Calories
870 kcal
Protein
58g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Pine nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat)

113 g

Mirepoix

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

7 g

Mediterranean Spice Blend

(May be present: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

7.5 g

Chicken Stock Powder

(Contains: Soy May be present: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat)

56 g

Baby Spinach

28 g

Pine Nuts

(Contains: Pine nuts May be present: Peanuts)

½ unit(s)

Lemon

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories870 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein58 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium1430 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1200 mg
Calcium225 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Paper Towel
Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic. 
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add pinenuts to the dry pot. Toast for 3-4 min, stirring often, until golden. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) 
  • Transfer to a plate.
2
  • Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with half the Mediterranean Seasoning, salt and pepper. 
  • Once pinenuts are toasted, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to the pot. Add chicken. (NOTE: Don't crowd the pan; cook chicken in 2 batches if needed.) Cook 1-2 min per side, until golden. 
  • Transfer to a plate. (NOTE: We'll finish cooking in Step 4!)
3
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan to melt. Add mirepoix. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add garlic and remaining Mediterranean Seasoning. Cook for 30 sec, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. 
4
  • Add orzo. Stir to combine.
  • Add stock powder, 2 cups (3 1/2 cups) water. Bring to a boil over high.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 6-8 min, stirring occasionally, until orzo begins to soften. 
  • Return chicken to pot. Cover, and cook 6-8 mins, until most of the liquid has absorbed and chicken is cooked through.**
5
  • Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach.
  • Zest, then cut lemon into wedges. 
  • Once orzo is tender and chicken are cooked through, remove from heat.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add spinach, lemon zest and pesto to pot. Stir orzo until spinach wilts. Cover and let sit for 2-3 min before serving. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.)
6
  • Slice chicken. 
  • Divide orzo and chicken between plates.
  • Sprinkle over cheese and pine nuts over top.
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