Farm Boy shared with us this Chicken Orzo Bake, a cozy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken simmers with veggies, tomatoes, and orzo to create a hearty dish that feels both comforting and fresh. Finished with peas, parsley, and optional feta, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
Chicken Orzo Bake
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Italian Seasoning Mix divided
- 2 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 6 pieces
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 small red or orange bell peppers julienned
- 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers or 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup Farm Boy™ Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cups Farm Boy™ Organic Chicken Broth
- 1 cup dry, uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup Farm Boy™ Organic IQF Peas
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Farm Boy™ Canadian Made Crumbled Feta Cheese for garnish, optional
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Italian Seasoning Mix, 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken thighs with spices and mix in lemon juice. Reserve.
- In a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes (you may have to do this in batches). Remove to a plate and reserve.
- In the same skillet, add the onions, bell peppers, and Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers and cook, stirring often and scraping up brown bits from the bottom, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Farm Boy™ Crushed Tomatoes, Farm Boy™ Organic Chicken Broth, ½ tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Italian Seasoning Mix, 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the orzo pasta.
- Place the chicken pieces back in the skillet, nestling them into the orzo-tomato mixture. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from oven, add Farm Boy™ Organic IQF Peas, cover, and let sit 5 minutes to allow for the orzo to absorb any remaining juices and the peas to warm up.
- Serve garnished with parsley and Farm Boy™ Canadian Made Crumbled Feta Cheese.
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Chef’s Tips:
* If you like a bit of spice, swap out some of the paprika for cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
* You can use rice instead of orzo in this recipe for a more traditional chicken and rice recipe.
* We like crushed tomatoes, but if you prefer a chunky consistency, use Farm Boy™ Diced Tomatoes instead.
