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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 so much 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 skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs 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 adds the best taste 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! Leftovers can easily be stored in an airtight container.
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
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.
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Made this dish tonight. Sorry, Tieghan, not my favorite.
The best part for me was actually the orzo, although it was a bit too liquidy. Even though I only seared the chicken 4 min per side and then baked in the oven according to directions, it was tough and chewy (overdone).
I first made the feta sauce according to directions and it was way too thick. Instead of adding more lemon juice, I added small amounts of water, because when I tasted the sauce, it was already very lemony tasting.
I also thought this recipe had too many shallots in it – and I like shallots!
Hi Melanie,
So sorry you did not enjoy the recipe, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
I made this tonight. So YUM and flavorful!!? Hubby loved it too! So many layers of flavor! I made it just as the recipe said. I used organic wheat orzo & chicken breasts. Lemons…a must! The feta…a must! Yes, dill…a must!Dont skip on the garlic either. Loved the kale too. Everything a must! Thanks Tiegan!!??
Hey Susan,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Made this last night. Loved the flavor but next time I might add in just one tablespoon of lemon juice as my lemon was more on the large size. It was also a little soupy but we like it like that, with a lot of sauce!
Hey Ines,
Wonderful! I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Delicious lemony dish & flavors! The smoked paprika is a great addition! Tips: Chopping, prepping and measuring ingredients upfront made this so simple and quick. Also, I left the feta sauce chunky (whipped with a fork) and will use the recipe for a veggie platter dip in the future!
Hi Colleen,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
I was waiting for someone to say the sauce worked if you left ir chunky! That’s what I will do!
I hope you love the recipe Jen!
I made this last night, it was very tasty. I added a tad more lemon juice to my feta sauce to make it a bit more runny…the combo of flavors combined is mouth watering! Highly recommend ??
Hi there,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This was AMAZING. So much flavour
Hi Jessica,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Sooo delicious. I love that I finished in the oven so I could prep everything else. I ended up halving the recipe (didn’t have enough orzo) but made the same amount of feta sauce and plan on using as a yummy dip!
Hi Jessica,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
10/10 recipe! It was delicious and perfect for a snowy night here in PA.
Hi Allie,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
LOVE…LOVE…LOVE! Amazing flavor and the whole family loved it! I substituted kale for spinach and followed the recipe. It does help to prep everything before cooking!
Hey,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Love…love…love! Amazing flavor and the whole family loved it!
Hey there,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This is my favorite recipe I’ve tried so far from HBH (and that’s saying a lot because they’re all just so incredible). My husband and I moved closer to my family recently and this was the first meal we served my parents in our new home—it was a HUGE hit for everyone! We served it with some olive bread that we picked up from The Fresh Market. I could see why some reviews mentioned too much lemon. If you don’t love a lot of lemon you can tone that down a bit, maybe less in the feta sauce would be a good fix. But we all really enjoyed the citrusy flavors as is. Don’t skimp on the fresh dill either, it added a great flavor when sprinkled over at the end. I’m so thankful for this site for inspiring me to get creative in the kitchen!
Hi Grace,
Wonderful! I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I made this tonight for dinner. I will definitely make this again. Lemony, herby, one dish meal with chicken and orzo. So fantastic.
Hi Stephanie,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
absolutely delicious! Subbed spinach for kale, but otherwise made recipe as written. will definitely make this again(and again)!
Hi Marianne,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Made this tonight and it was Amazing! Thank you for the recipe it will be added to the rotation. The first bite was unexpectedly tart … but when you keep *devouring* it ….. it mellows out. The creamy feta was the bomb. I love all your orzo recipes … this is the third one I’ve made and have bookmarked them ALL.
Hi June,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This was delicious! I prepped everything in the morning and it all came together quickly at dinner time! Thanks for a great recipe!
Hi Vikki,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
I found this delicious and comforting. My hubby isn’t a fan of feta, so next time I’ll just crumble some on top and forgo the sauce. I’ll definitely add this to our rotation.
Hi Kayla,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
This is now on our repeat list. So very tasty and simple!
Hi Denise,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT