Greek Chicken Orzo Giouvetsi

Hello, 🙂

Ok, so here’s the deal with this recipe: chicken, orzo (small pasta), Greek food boom!  If you have both ingredients at home, then go ahead and start cooking.  This Greek Chicken and Orzo Giouvetsi is one of those dishes that is comforting. This version is lighter and super tasty, full of flavor.  Traditionally, the recipe calls for ohhh let’s say beef, lamb, and seafood, so here’s a seafood giouvetsi recipe you might like  https://foodzesty.com/calamari-and-shrimp-giouvetsi-orzo-pasta/

What makes giouvetsi so special is the way the orzo cooks directly in the sauce, soaking up every bit of flavor. The result is tender chicken, perfectly cooked orzo, and a rich tomato base that tastes like it’s been simmering all day, even if it hasn’t.  When someone isn’t feeling well, when the weather turns chilly, or when you need a bowl of comfort food, giouvetsi is often the answer. The combination of chicken, tomato, olive oil, and herbs creates a deeply satisfying dish that feels both rustic and elegant.  Another reason I like to make this recipe is that it’s mostly hands-off. Once everything is in the baking pan, you just wait for the oven to do its magic. heheheh. (Have yourself a cup of coffee or tea with your favorite muffin)

It’s a one-pan oven-baked meal, perfect for easy cleanup. It’s a perfect meal for family dinners. Even better, the next day (if there’s any left!). One thing I should point out, the key to a successful giouvetsi is balance. The orzo should be tender but not mushy, and the sauce should be thick and rich, not soupy. Stirring once or twice during baking helps everything cook evenly and prevents the orzo from sticking.  And of course, finishing the dish with grated kefalotyri or Parmesan adds that final salty bite that ties everything together.

Greek Chicken and Orzo Giouvetsi is more than just a recipe; it’s a dish that’s meant to be shared.  It’s comfort food that brings people together, so if you have the ingredients at home, give this Greek Chicken Orzo Giouvetsi a try and see what happens :0

Wishing everyone a lovely morning/afternoon/evening! 🙂

Greek Chicken Orzo Recipe

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This Greek chicken and orzo dish brings together juicy, seasoned chicken and silky orzo simmered in a herb‑infused broth. It’s a simple one-pan, vibrant, and deeply comforting bowl of food.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ cups Orzo
• 5 chicken thighs
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tbsp cinnamon powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 ½ ltr vegetable stock
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• salt
• 4 allspice pepper
• kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 180℃
• In a large pot, add water and boil the chicken for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pot, add ½ cup olive oil, 1 onion, and 2 garlic cloves. Sauté until they caramelize. Transfer the mix to the baking pan.
• Then add the 2 tbsp tomato paste, and sauté for a few minutes. Add the 1 ½ ltr vegetable stock, 4 allspice pepper, 2 bay leaves, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tbsp cinnamon powder, and 2 ½ cups Orzo into the baking pan.
• Place the pan into the oven. Cook the orzo until half of the liquid is absorbed. Then place the 5 chicken thighs cook until the orzo and chicken are tender.
• Garnish each serving with your favorite cheese.

Keyword Chicken recipe, greek cookies, no cream pasta, onepan

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂