One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo)

Name: One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 5 bone-in chicken thigh cutlets (approximately 1.2 kg/2½ lb); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp freshly minced garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp brown sugar (optional); 1 tsp sea salt flakes; ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 300 g risoni (orzo); 875 ml hot chicken stock (see note 1); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus sliced lemon to serve; 100 g baby spinach; 100 g freshly grated parmesan; Crumbled feta, to serve (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:55min

Golden, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, nestled into garlicky, lemony risoni – all cooked in one pan. No boiling pasta, no juggling pans. This One-pan Greek Chicken and Risoni (Orzo) recipe is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier!

Updated at: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:40:17 GMT