Greek Oregano Chicken & Orzo Pasta 310

To learn how to make Greek Oregano Chicken & Orzo pasta show 310 Click the Subscribe button and then click here for the recipe. #Greekfood #Mediterraneanfood #AthensChicken What is the difference between Greek food and Mediterranean dishes? While ‘Greek’ and ‘Mediterranean’ are often used interchangeably, they are not completely synonymous with one another. Similarly, other Mediterranean countries’ dishes share similarities but boast their own unique offerings, and Greece is no different. Greek restaurants like the Black Olive typically offer a wide range of Greek staples on their menus that are unique to the country, including: Taramasalata Manouri cheese in grape leaves A variety of olives Dolmades Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes) Souvlaki INGREDIENTS Oregano Chicken & Orzo with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Spinach & Feta 10 oz Chopped Chicken Breast 4 oz Orzo Pasta 4 oz Grape Tomatoes 3 oz Baby Spinach 2 cloves Garlic 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 2 Tbsps Tomato Paste 1 oz Sliced Roasted Red Peppers 1½ oz Feta Cheese ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp Whole Dried Oregano step-by-step INSTRUCTIONS COOK ALONG Prepare the ingredients 1. Prepare the ingredients Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the tomatoes; place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Roughly chop the peppers. Cook the pasta & wilt the spinach 2. Cook the pasta & wilt the spinach Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Immediately add the spinach; stir until combined and slightly wilted. Cover to keep warm. Cook the chicken & make the sauce 3. Cook the chicken & make the sauce Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the seasoned tomatoes, chopped garlic, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Stir in half the cheese (crumbling before adding). Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Finish the pasta & serve your dish 4. Finish the pasta & serve your dish To the pot of cooked pasta and spinach, add the chopped peppers, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pasta topped with the cooked chicken and sauce. Garnish with the remaining cheese (crumbling before adding). Enjoy this Greek food recipe.