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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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 small shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped kale
- chopped fresh dill, for serving
Feta Sauce
- 4-6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- crushed red pepper flakes
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.
Absolutely my family’s favorite meal. I get asked to make this every week! Thank you so much for this (and many other of your) recipes! I always add more veggies like mushrooms, asparagus or broccoli. So yummy!
Hey Nicole,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe and sharing your review. I love that it was enjoyed!! Happy 4th of July weekend!??
Great Recipe, per usual I simply used it as a guide and added a few dashes of magic. Such as my own Fetta sauce recipe, I used sweet Spanish smoked paprika so I added a dash of cayenne and a few sprigs of lemon tyme from the garden. I also added fresh choped chives and fresh oregano leaves from the garden as garnish. Absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe
Hey Ryan,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback:)
Simply delicious! Quick and easy recipe! I am on a feta kick right now and the sauce is so tasty!
Hi Brianna,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your review:) Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xx
Absolutely delicious! Made it for a party of 8 and everyone was raving about it. I made with chicken breasts and I had to cut them because they were so big. Can I use chicken tenders.
Hey Mariellen,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
Can I use chicken tenders for a crowd?
Hi Mariellen,
Sure, that will work well for you!! Please let me know how the recipe turns out, I hope you love this dish!! xx
Once again you hit it out of the park with this recipe, love the added feta sauce. Thanks for all your fantastic recipes.
Hi Yolanda,
Happy Wednesday!! I so appreciate you giving this recipe a try and love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your feedback:) xT
Agreed with so many other comments! Your recipes are phenomenal and so very much appreciated. We feel healthy without requiring 80 steps 🙂
Thank you!
Hi Lynn,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! Thanks for your kind message:) xTieghan
I’m continually impressed by your superb recipes and wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work. I made this for my parents tonight, both who are recovering from Covid, and they absolutely loved it. This meal put everyone in good spirits – you are appreciated!
Hi Natalie,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your comment and making this recipe. So glad it hear it was enjoyed! Thanks for your kind message:) xTieghan
I have made this a few times and it is delicious!
Do you think I could substitute Pearl couscous for the orzo? I’m loving this, lately, and trying to find some different ways to add it to our meals.
Thanks again for all your yummy recipes! I have had very good luck with all!
Hi there,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and trying this recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed:) I’m not sure how couscous would work, Arborio rice would be a better option. xxTieghan
Made this twice now, came out perfectly each time! One of my favorite dishes. I only have a 12 in. cast iron so I make it with a little less chicken so it all fits. This will definitely be on my regular meal rotation!
Hey there,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and trying this recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xxTieghan
Overall this recipe tasted amazing however I really wasn’t a fan on the inaccuracy of the video (tik tok) and instructions.
I used my large cast iron but once I added the 3 cups of broth to the pasta, I wasnt unable to add anything else; it would overflow. Definitely recommend informing the exact size of pan when doing these one skillet recipes. I ended up searing the chicken for no reason since I used a deeper dish that eventually submerged the chicken in the broth.
Deducting major stars for having a terrible website. I get it you need ads to create revenue, but it’s honestly the most annoying thing! The website (on phone) keeps moving around, so when reading the instruction, the screen moves and makes it impossible to read.
Hi there,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, so sorry to hear it was not enjoyed, yes you definitely need to use a large skillet as stated. Sorry you feel this way regarding the website, the ads are a source of income for us and the reason I am able to provide FREE daily recipes:) Have the best day! xTieghan
Many of us look to a recipe’s rating to help us decide if we want to make a dish. Deducting stars from a recipe because you don’t like the way the website loads on your device is petty and devalues the system. In the future, if you are not sure you have the correct size skillet for a recipe, you could just see how much liquid is called for in the recipe and test it out with an equal amount of water prior to cooking it.
Fantastic! Very easy to make & delicious! I used thyme instead of rosemary because that’s all I had but otherwise followed recipe to a T! Another great recipe!
Hey Connie,
Thanks for your feedback! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out! xTieghan
I had all the ingredients at home except for the yogurt and feta cheese. I was too lazy to drive to the grocery store. I did have crumbled goat cheese in the fridge so I just sprinkled that on top after it came out of the oven. It worked as a great substitute. So far we have loved every one of your recipes I’ve made so far.
Hey Charlotte,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! xTieghan
I enjoyed this recipe! I made it as written (but cut in half for 2 servings). Next time I would reduce the lemon, decrease the broth just a bit and bake for 12-15 (mine was a tad soupy and pasta was more cooked than my preference). I liked the feta sauce, but it was just too much lemon-so I’d probably just sprinkle feta on the casserole during the last few minutes of baking. The chicken was amazing! So juicy.
Hey Stephanie,
Awesome!! Thanks for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Love the recipe, but I think the recipe ingredient list needs to be updated? I bought two lemons because I saw the 1 lemon sliced and 1 lemon juiced in the list, but looking at the step by step directions we probably need at least 3 lemons.
Hi Ri,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! I will go back to add 3 lemons:) xT
Just tried this recipe and it was a real winner. Easy to make and easy to clean up (I just love one skillet meals). Adjusted according to what was suggested using less lemon as I went along and the meal went down a real treat. Everyone cleaned their plates. Compliments to the chef!!!
Cheers,
Isabel
Hey Isabel,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xxT
Could you substitute jasmine rice for the orzo? What adjustments would you make?
Hi Rose,
Yes, you could, it’s just going to take longer to cook, arborio rice would probably be your best option! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
This is an amazing flavor combination! I think I went a little too heavy on the feta in the sauce but it is still incredible on top of the skillet. If anyone is on the fence about it, I’d definitely recommend to go the extra step and make the feta sauce because it elevates the flavors so much.
Hi Katelyn,
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for making the recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! Have the best week:) xxT