This Greek Chicken Casserole brings together juicy chicken, orzo, cherry tomatoes, spinach, olives, lemon, and feta for a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s both comforting and healthy.
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1½ cups uncooked orzo (or 3 cups cooked rice)
1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
½ red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon (juice and zest)
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
Sauté onion in olive oil for 3–4 min; add garlic and cook 1 more min.
In a large bowl, mix chicken, uncooked orzo, sautéed onions, tomatoes, spinach, olives, lemon juice/zest, oregano, and broth. Stir in ½ cup feta.
Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining feta. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 min covered, then 10–15 min uncovered until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 10 min before serving. Garnish with parsley or extra lemon zest.
Substitute rice or quinoa for orzo
Add artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, or zucchini
Make ahead and bake when ready
Vegan version: omit chicken and feta, use chickpeas