Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here\u2019s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. \u2014Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1453835,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307339,307330,307345,304328,305271,304292,304338,303966,340638,306848,304268,307307,305369,307693,307541,307514,324623,304078,307614,304353],"categories-v2":[308623,310374,310369,310378,308319,308984,308481,309216,308305,308992,308495,340804,309603,259483,310342,309377,310664,310518,310497,309177,308698,309004,310591,309005],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-chicken-orzo-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_55602_NicolePerry_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Orzo Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-orzo-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Greek-Orzo-Chicken_EXPS_HSCBZ19_127196_E07_12_4b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Savory Mediterranean Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/savory-mediterranean-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Savory-Mediterranean-Orzo_exps48881_THCA1917912A02_08_3bC_RMS-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-olive-chicken-with-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps135341_SD153323D06_03_1b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Pork and Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-pork-and-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mediterranean-Pork-and-Orzo_EXPS_TOHD24_23345_ChristineMa_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/easy-mediterranean-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easy-Mediterranean-Chicken_EXPS_TOHAM25_47047_03_08_13b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pressure-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/pressure-cooker-mediterranean-chicken-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pressure-Cooker-Mediterranean-Chicken-Orzo_exps207874_TH163619C10_01_2b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Chicken with Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-chicken-with-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lemon-Chicken-with-Orzo_EXPS_FT24_165681_EC_050924_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Orzo Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-orzo-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chicken-Orzo-Skillet_EXPS_SDDJ19_28040_B07_13_2b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken and Orzo Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-and-orzo-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chicken-and-Orzo-Skillet_EXPS_DSBZ17_46062_D01_13_5b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Orzo Chicken Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/orzo-chicken-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21981_LT10352D10B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Summertime Orzo & Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/summertime-orzo-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Summertime-Orzo-Chicken_EXPS_SDAS17_44953_D04_04_05_1b-4-e1720789637201.jpg"},{"post_title":"Roasted Veggie Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/roasted-veggie-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Roasted-Veggie-Orzo_EXPS_DSBZ17_42299_D01_13_2b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_115368_EricKleinberg_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Orzo Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-orzo-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Greek-Orzo-Salad_EXPS_TOHFM25_14673_P2_MD_02_27_8b-e1724907123412.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Chicken Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-chicken-pasta\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps183149_TH143194B06_06_3b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Orzo Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/orzo-vegetable-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_48575_EricKleinberg_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Parmesan Orzo","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-parmesan-orzo\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lemon-Parmesan-Orzo_exps54888_SD143204D12_10_3bC_RMS-13.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vegetable Orzo Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/vegetable-orzo-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Vegetable-Orzo-Soup_exps163577_SD2401791A10_17_1bC_RMS-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Shrimp Orzo Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/shrimp-orzo-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32029_LTA1132860D55-2.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/exps191332_TH163619C10_01_2b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-chicken-orzo\/","name":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-08-13","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT04H00M","totalTime":"PT04H15M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps191332_TH163619C10_01_2b-2.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here\u2019s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. \u2014Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey","recipeIngredient":["1-1\/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces","2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth","2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped","1 cup sliced pitted green olives","1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives","1 large carrot, finely chopped","1 small red onion, finely chopped","1 tablespoon grated lemon zest","3 tablespoons lemon juice","2 tablespoons butter","1 tablespoon herbes de Provence","1 cup uncooked orzo pasta"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken, pasta and vegetables are tender, adding orzo during last 30 minutes of cooking."}],"recipeYield":"6 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 415 calories","fatContent":"19g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"86mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"941mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"33g carbohydrate (4g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"27g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.25,"reviewCount":8,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Mediterranean","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katie617"},"reviewBody":"
I made this recipe exactly as written. It was delicious!! I can't wait to make it again. My husband and I really enjoyed the great flavors in this recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"
We really enjoyed this! Since I had my slow cooker on high, I put the orzo in with about 15 minutes left, and kept an eye on it. I could really taste the lemon. I'm not sure why anyone would say ripe black olives are tasteless... I think they taste great! I would never put kalamata in this - seems like it would overpower the other flavors. I used sliced ripe black olives and a can of sliced green olives, as written. I did put the olives in when I put in the orzo, so that they didn't turn into mush. Next time I'm going to put feta on top of each serving. I may also increase the tomato (personal preference). I will definitely make it again!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sarah6186"},"reviewBody":"
I made this tonight and my family loved it. I threw in a little shredded cheese toward the end and it really put it over the top. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ClydeParrott"},"reviewBody":"Be sure to use Kalamata olives, and not the tasteless black California ripe olives. Big difference!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kimmer66"},"reviewBody":"This was very good. I didn't have herbes de Provence so I improvised. I used Kalamata and green w\/pimento olives. If you want a little extra zing add olive juice to taste. I didn't have time for the slow cooker so I seasoned and seared 2 chicken breast w\/a shallot and shredded carrot and seasonings. Added 1 can of chicken broth and a little water and cooked until chicken was done. Cut up the chicken into bite sized pieces and added everything else and cooked until orzo was soft.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"toolbarsco"},"reviewBody":"I'm always looking for an excuse to use green olives so I was excited to try this recipe. I dashed out to the store to get herbs de provence. I should have looked more closely at what's in this herb mixture. The minute I sprinkled it in I could smell the lavender and rosemary which we do not care for. My bad........ I like the basic ingredients in this dish but next time I will add thyme, oregano, marjoram and savory instead of herb mixture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lfreer"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe, and was disappointed. The herbs de Provence was overwhelming. If I make this again, I would use only 1\/2 of the spice, and replace it with smoked paprika or Italian seasoning.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarianneLarson"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe exactly as stated","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"191332","romance_copy_dek":"Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here\u2019s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. \u2014Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey","enhanced_recipe_title":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth","IngredientText":"2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped","IngredientText":"2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sliced pitted green olives","IngredientText":"1 cup sliced pitted green olives"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives","IngredientText":"1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 large carrot, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 large carrot, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small red onion, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 small red onion, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon grated lemon zest","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon grated lemon zest"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons lemon juice","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons butter","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon herbes de Provence","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon herbes de Provence"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup uncooked orzo pasta","IngredientText":"1 cup uncooked orzo pasta"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/exps191332_TH163619C10_01_2b.jpg","RecipeId":191332,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps191332_TH163619C10_01_2b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"thomas","Lastname":"faglon","City":"Somerset","StateDescription":"New Jersey","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours","MinimumServingQuantity":6,"MaximumServingQuantity":6,"Yield":"6 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","SubmittedTitle":"mediterranean chicken orzo","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.25,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":240,"TotalTimeInMinutes":255,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":true,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","OriginalSourceProject":"Mediterranean Chicken Orzo","ContestPlacement":"Runner-Up","Trailer":"
Test Kitchen tips<\/b>\r\n
Test Kitchen tips<\/b>