This is a really good dish! It works well for a pot luck but is nice enough to serve company. My friend Suzie likes to add artichoke hearts, which is really good. I tried the marinated ones. I like to add diced Kalamata Olives and substitute the dill for oregano. But then I'm an olive kinda gal. Must be my Italian roots.
Serves 8
4 cups chicken broth
3/4cup water
2 tblsp butter
1 pound skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into pieces
1 pound orzo pasta
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/4cup chopped fresh dill
2 teasp grated lemon zest
Juice of one lemon
1 cup grated parmesan
Preheat oven to 400
Grease 4 quart baking dish
In a tablsp olive oil, brown chicken season lightly with salt and pepper
Meanwhile put broth, water and butter in a saucepot, bring to a boil, season to taste with salt and pepper
Put uncooked orzo, lemon zest and juice, dill and feta into the baking dish.
Put browned chicken on top
Pour hot broth over all .
Bake for 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed
Sprinkle parmesan over top and serve.
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