Enjoy a hassle-free cooking experience with our simple one-pot Greek chicken recipes. Serve your friends and family with the delicious combination of lemon, olives, and feta in a meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
One Pot Greek Chicken Recipes
If you love the bright, fresh flavors of Greek cuisine, you're in for a treat! Our one-pot Greek chicken recipes are incredibly easy to make and packed with deliciousness. Imagine juicy chicken with lemon, olives, and a sprinkle of feta, all cooked in one pot for maximum flavor and minimum cleanup. We've put together a simple list of ingredients and clear steps that anyone can follow. So, grab your pot and make a meal that will brighten your dinner table and impress everyone around it. Start cooking today and bring a taste of Greece right into your home!
Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken
Ingredients
For The Ladolemono (Greek Salad Dressing)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Juice of 2 large lemons
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
For The Chicken And Veggies
- 1 large red onion, halved and sliced into ½ -inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced into ½-inch pieces (half moons)
- 1 large orange bell pepper, cored and sliced into ½-inch thick slices
- 1 large tomato, cut into 8 wedges
- Kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into chunks
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
One Pan Greek Chicken And Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 6 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in (approx 1½-2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Chicken & Rice
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 cups baby spinach, lightly packed and roughly chopped
- 1½ cups long grain white rice or long grain par boiled
- 3 cups chicken stock/chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Serving (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon zest or slices, for garnish
- Crumbled feta
One Pot Greek Chicken And Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chopped baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta
One Pot Greek Chicken And Rice
Ingredients
- Chicken And Marinade
- 5 Chicken Thighs, Skin On, Bone In (About 1 Kg / 2 Lb) (Note 1)
- 1 – 2 Lemons, Use The Zest + 4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (Note 7)
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Rice
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil, Separated
- 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced
- 1 Cup (180g) Long Grain Rice , Uncooked (Note 6)
- 1 ½ Cups (375 Ml) Chicken Broth / Stock
- ¾ Cup (185 Ml) Water
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- ¾ Teaspoon Salt
- Black Pepper
Garnish
- Finely Chopped Parsley Or Oregano (Optional)
- Fresh Lemon Zest (Highly Recommended)
One Pot Greek Chicken And Lemon Rice
Ingredients
Chicken And Marinade
- 5 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in (about 1 kg / 2 lb)
- 1 – 2 lemons, use the zest + 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Rice
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil, separated
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup (180g) long grain rice , uncooked (Note 6)
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) chicken broth / stock
- ¾ cup (185 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
Garnish
- Finely chopped parsley or oregano (optional)
- Fresh lemon zest (highly recommended)
Tom Walton’s One Pot Greek Chicken Rice
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs cutlets or fillets, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 clove garlic crushed
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 3 clove garlic roughly chopped
- 1 cup low GI rice or basmati rice
- 500 ml reduced salt chicken stock
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 400 g butter beans rinsed, drained
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon to serve
- sea salt and ground black pepper
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- ½ large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
One Pot Greek Chicken And Orzo Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
