Meal Kit
One-Pan Greek-Style Chicken Thigh Orzo
with spinach and feta
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Nigel Palmer
Cheesy, lemony, rich, briny, meaty… don't beware Greeks bearing dinner! This one pan wonder is just about the easiest thing we've ever given you, and it has all the amazing flavors of this classic Mediterranean cuisine, and their amazing pasta-doing-business-as-rice, orzo. Throw it all together and dine with ease and amazement.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
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6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 Lemon
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1 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
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1 oz. Crispy Red Peppers
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4 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vw8BPe
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates80g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat27g
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Protein56g
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Sodium1600mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” pieces. Follow same instructions as diced chicken thighs.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using flank steak, separate into a single layer and pat dry. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as chicken in Step 2, cooking until opaque and shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince dill, leaves and stems.
Zest lemon, halve, and juice.Pat chicken thighs dry, and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove chicken to a plate. Keep pan on burner and raise heat to medium-high. -
3 Start the Orzo
Add 21/2 cups water, chicken demi-glace, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add orzo. Stir occasionally until tender and water is almost completely evaporated, 12-15 minutes.If water evaporates before orzo is tender, add another 1/4 cup water. -
4 Finish the Orzo
Stir chicken and spinach into hot pan. Cook until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon juice, butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper until melted and combined. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken and orzo with feta, crispy red peppers, and dill. Bon appétit!
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