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One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce, the perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, colorful and delicious! Pan-seared dijon chicken with lemon butter, cooked together with orzo pasta for an all-in-one dinner. Go that extra step and serve drizzled with a delicious creamy feta sauce. A dinner that everyone at the table will love.

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I think the day I got my first Staub skillet was the day I created the “one skillet” dinner. Not saying I invented the one skillet dinner by any means. Just that that I invented it for myself that day. It was many, many years ago. But ever since then I’ve made countless one skillet dinners in my Staub pan. It’s a method of cooking I fall back on weekly.

Throwing everything in the same skillet just makes sense. For one, you’re saving dishes by avoiding using multiple pans. But even more importantly, you’re creating a dish that’s full of flavor. When you cook everything together, the flavors are able to blend, making every element of the recipe delicious.

Of course, with this recipe I created one extra step with that feta sauce. But trust me, it’s worth it!

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The process – cook the chicken

Season the chicken with Dijon, garlic, shallots, a bit of rosemary and some paprika. I like to sear the chicken to give it a nice crisped base. Then I toss it in a little butter, add some lemon slices, and let everything cook up along side the chicken. The butter browns and everything smells delicious.

Next, pull the chicken and lemon out out of the skillet, then add the orzo and broth. Stir in the kale…or you could also use spinach. Then slide the chicken into the orzo and throw the whole skillet into the oven to finish cooking.

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Make the feta sauce

I couldn’t share this recipe without including a sauce. You all know how it goes around here, never enough sauce. Enter my feta sauce. It’s whipped feta cheese with a bit of yogurt, lemon, and if you have some fresh herbs on hand, toss those in too.

The salty feta creates an addicting sauce. Every spoonful is delicious, but it’s especially great over this dijon chicken.

One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce | halfbakedharvest.com

It’s a real crowd pleaser, and comes out of the oven looking pretty and smells even more delicious. I threw some fresh dill on top for color and served the chicken and orzo right out of the skillet.

Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or even entertaining. It really brightens the table on a cold winter day!

One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce | halfbakedharvest.com

Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites.

Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes

Browned Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Cheese Ravioli

One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake

Lastly, if you make this One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 683 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Feta Sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
    2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon mustard, 3 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, rosemary, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss well to combine.
    3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the butter and lemon slices. Remove everything from the skillet.
    4. Add the orzo, 1 shallot, and 1 clove of garlic. Cook until the orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, kale, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Slide the chicken, lemon slices, and any juices left on the pan back into the skillet. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    5. Meanwhile, make the feta sauce. Combine the feta, yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until creamy. Stir in the paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. If desired, thin with additional lemon juice.
    6. Serve the chicken and orzo topped with the feta sauce and dill.
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  1. 5 stars
    This was so good!! I used cauliflower rice to make it lower carb. I just guessed and used 2 regular/smallish sized bags of cauliflower rice. It left it kind of soupy, but I add to my bowl a feta, labne and a spoon of trader Joe’s pepper/garlic/eggplant spread and it makes a really flavorful gravy to drink out of the bowl when I’m done. Adding to my rotation! Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe ☺️

    1. Hey Julie,
      Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xx

  2. 5 stars
    Made this today in two separate cast iron skillets. One with cauliflower rice and one with arborio rice. Both were delicious and devoured by everyone. The sauce is excellent. I used half goat cheese and half feta because that is what I had and it was perfect. Well Done Tieghan!

    1. Hi Michelle,
      Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan

  3. 5 stars
    Made this for a meal train and it was so delicious! The receiving family said it was the best meal they got during their 5 week meal train! Even if you wanted to simplify and not do the sauce it would taste delicious (but do the sauce! It adds a great kick!). Definitely adding to my favorites.
    Tip: I ended up using my le crueset pot instead of the cast iron skillet because I couldn’t fit it all into the skillet. Still came out great.

  4. 5 stars
    I made this fully stove top bc I can’t find my cast iron pan but, it was still super good. I also didn’t add the butter since I try not to cook with it. Super flavorful – makes a TON of food so will cut the recipe in half next time but, still recommend!

  5. ‘m not sure what exactly went wrong, but the chicken was very dry, and the lemon overpowering.
    After the chicken was browned in the pan for 3-5 minutes on each side, wouldn‘t it make more sense to add it again towards the end of the orzo cooking time instead of cooking it in the oven for 15 minutes?
    And maybe my lemons were too big and juicy, but what would the amount of juice be in tablespoons?
    Could I cook this covered on the stovetop instead of the oven?
    Many thanks!

    1. Hi Doris,
      So sorry to hear the recipe was not enjoyed. Maybe your chicken was smaller than what I used? I would say about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Sure, you could fully cook on the stove top. Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xTieghan

    1. 5 stars
      Excellent. I used barley that I partially cooked and it was delicious. The sauce adds wonderful flavor.

      1. Hi Jennifer,
        Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan

    2. Hi Rebecca,
      Sorry, I have never tried this with pearled couscous so I really don’t know what the results would be. I think Arborio rice would be your best bet. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

      1. 5 stars
        Aaaaahhhhh I tried this and it was AMAZING! For context, I NEVER cook and have major fear of messing up in the kitchen. This recipe was super easy to follow (loved the video as well!) and the dish turned out incredible!! Thank you thank you…will be trying the tomato soup next!!

  6. 5 stars
    Oh my LORD, this one was delicious. I totally forgot dijon at the store, so ended up using pesto and replacing the paprika with basil and oregano to keep that nice herby flavor, and it was fantastic. My husband cleared his plate in minutes and asked me to keep this recipe handy. And so easy! Only took about 30 minutes!

    1. Hey Tess,
      Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan

  7. 5 stars
    Hi Tiegan! This recipe sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try it. Does it matter if I use crumbled feta or block feta?

    1. Hey Amy,
      I would recommend using block feta for best results:) I hope you love the recipe, let me know how it turns out!! xx

  8. I can’t wait to try this recipe!! I’m not a huge fan of feta – is there another cheese you would recommend? Goat cheese? Thanks!

    1. Hey Erika,
      Goat cheese would be fantastic!! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it!! xx

  9. 5 stars
    Amazing!!! My family loves your other One-Skillet Chicken, Lemon & Orzo recipe but this is a new favorite! They really liked the Dijon flavor and could not get enough of the feta sauce. I have teenage boys so I doubled everything. Had just enough leftover for them to fight over who takes it for lunch. Thank you!!!

    1. Hi Anderson,
      Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xTieghan

  10. Is there a healthy substitute for orzo? I was thinking cauliflower rice, but wasn’t sure if it would work! Let me know 🙂

    1. Hey Kara,
      To be quite honest, I have never worked with cauliflower rice so I am not sure the results it would give. I would probably cook it on the side, reduce the liquid in the dish and then serve. I hope this helps! xTieghan

    1. Hi Emily,
      Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! Have the best week:) xTieghan

    1. Hey Alicia,
      Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try and sharing your feedback! xx

  11. 5 stars
    This dish was a hit! I made it for my weekly family Top Chef night when it was my turn to cook. Almost forgot the sauce (ran to the kitchen to get it after I took the picture and people started seating) and it completely made the dish. Saving this dish to make again but next time

    1. Hey Shelly,
      Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend!☀️ xx

    1. Hi Courtney,
      Yes, that will work well for you! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan