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Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe: One-Pan Mediterranean Dinner
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Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe: One-Pan Mediterranean Dinner

The ultimate easy dinner.

By Jackie Sherr

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@jacqlynsherr

April 02, 2026

By Jackie Sherr

Ingredients

  • 2

     tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1

    pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 2

    teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1

    teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2

    teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2

    tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

  • 4

    tablespoons salted butter

  • 1

    lemon, sliced

  • 1/2

    cup dry orzo

  • 1

    cup dry rice

  • 2

    shallots, thinly sliced

  • 4

    cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3-4

    cups low sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 - 1/2

    Gratsi White Wine

  • 2

    cups chopped spinach

  • 1/2

    cup pitted green olives, crushed

  • 1

    cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1/2

     cup fresh basil leaves

  • 2

    tablespoons lemon juice

  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI white wine

TOTAL TIME

1 hour

4 servings

SHOP GRATSI white wine

This one-pan Greek lemon chicken and rice is the ultimate easy dinner: fast, flavorful, and vibrant! Juicy chicken seared with oregano, paprika, cayenne, and a rich garlic-lemon butter, then simmered together with fluffy rice pilaf and fresh spinach.

A flat lay of fresh spinach, shallots, garlic, fresh herbs, green olives, lemon, orzo, rice, butter, feta, olive oil, and broth on a white counter with a wood cutting board. A skillet on a stovetop containing cooked chicken thighs with herbs, lemon slices, rice, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce.

STEP 1

Preheat oven
Set oven to 220°C / 425°F

STEP 2

Season & sear chicken
Mix chicken with: olive oil, oregano, paprika, cayenne, 1 tbsp thyme, salt & pepper.
Sear in a hot oven-safe pan 3–5 min per side until golden
Remove and set aside

Raw, seasoned chicken thighs on a wooden cutting board are being sprinkled with spice. In the background are cookbooks, a candle, a pepper grinder, a vase with white flowers, and a box labeled GRATSI. Five seasoned chicken thighs are arranged on a wooden cutting board on a kitchen counter, surrounded by a candle, books, a floral arrangement, and a box labeled “GRATSI.”.

STEP 3

Toast rice & orzo
In the same pan, add 3 tbsp butter
Stir in: orzo, rice, shallots, garlic, 1 tbsp thyme. Cook until lightly toasted!

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STEP 4

Add wine & lemon
Pour in ¼–½ cup Gratsi White Wine, simmer 1–2 min
Add remaining 1 tbsp butter + lemon slices.
Let butter melt and slightly brown.

A hand pours white rice from a measuring cup into a skillet with melting butter on a stovetop. Kitchen utensils, a teapot, and decorative items are visible in the background. A black skillet on a stovetop contains uncooked orzo pasta mixed with sliced red onions and herbs, ready to be cooked. A decorative jar with a lemon pattern sits nearby. A hand pours water from a black measuring cup into a skillet filled with sliced lemons, shallots, and orzo on a stovetop. Kitchen utensils, books, and flowers are in the background.

STEP 5

Add broth, spinach & chicken, then our in 3 cups chicken broth.Stir in spinach, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil.

STEP 6

Simmer
Return chicken to pan, cover, lower heat and cook 10 minutes (rice partly cooked).
Transfer to oven, uncovered.
Bake 10–15 minutes until chicken is done.

A casserole dish with baked food, possibly roasted vegetables or chicken, sits on the middle rack of an open oven, with the oven door partially open and light illuminating the dish. A skillet filled with seasoned roasted chicken thighs, rice, wilted greens, and slices of lemon, all cooked together for a vibrant, savory one-pan meal.

STEP 7

In a separate bowl, mix the olives, feta, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and chili flakes. Serve chicken and rice topped with olive and feta mixture and fresh basil.

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