Greek Chicken And Orzo Kota Manestra Food

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the orzo: Whisk together the stock, butter, salt, cornstarch, dill, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a bowl. Mix in the orzo.
• For the chicken: In a separate bowl, mix together the coriander, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken all over with the seasoning.
• Pour the stock/orzo mixture into a glass 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken breasts, laying them at an angle so all but the tops of the breasts are submerged. Shingle the lemon slices in between the chicken breasts.
• Bake, uncovered, until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with the chopped parsley before serving.

GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO - KOTA MANESTRA

Steps:

• In large pot, saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
• Add chicken and brown on all sides.
• Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
• Add tomato paste, water, salt and pepper.
• Simmer 30 minutes, covered.
• Add orzo and stir regularly until orzo is tender.
• Serve sprinkled with parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat broth, onion and oregano to a boil.
• Add the Orzo, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken and cook 6 minutes longer or until chicken and pasta are cooked.
• Stir in the spinach, and heat just until the spinach wilts.
• Remove from heat and top with cheese.
• Serve immediately.

MANESTRA - POOR GREEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and oregano and sauté until the onion wilts, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and sauté until they collapse, about 10 minutes.
• Add the salt and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft and the liquid is very dark, about 40 minutes.
• Add the orzo and simmer until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Serve with grated cheese on top and shredded mint leaves.

GREEK ORZO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, carrots, broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in the orzo, olives and raisins. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with parsley and feta cheese.