Chicken Broccoli Orzo Bake with Lemon and Feta

Step 1

Set oven to 375 F degrees.

Step 2

Sear chicken in a preheated cast-iron skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side, and beautifully golden.

Step 3

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Let the pan cool for a minute or two.  Stir in the minced garlic, remaining olive oil and chili flakes into the pan, saute’ 1-2 minutes on medium heat.

Step 5

Add broccoli, stirring just to coat with garlic mixture for about another minute.  Remove from heat.

Step 6

Add the orzo pasta, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and feta to the pan with broccoli mixture, stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour hot chicken broth into the pan over the broccoli orzo mixture.  Place seared chicken breast on top.

Step 8

Cover the pan with foil.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Test chicken with a thermometer, it should register 165 degrees.  If needed put back in the oven for another few minutes.