Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Traybake
Estimated $8.03 recipe · $4.01 per serving (US / USD)
One-tray chicken with orzo, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta.
The recipe
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Traybake
One-tray chicken with orzo, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 150g orzo
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 60g olives
- 80g feta
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$8.03 for 2 servings · $4.01 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 chicken breastsRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.85 |
| 150g orzoPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 150g | $0.33 |
| 200g cherry tomatoesPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Uses 200g | $2.33 |
| 60g olivesPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 200 g · Uses 60g | $0.90 |
| 80g fetaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Uses 80g | $1.41 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 400ml chicken stockPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 946 ml · Uses 400ml | $0.63 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $8.03 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200°C. Brown the chicken in an ovenproof dish; set aside.
- Add orzo, tomatoes, olives, garlic, oregano and stock to the dish.
- Nestle the chicken back in and bake 20–22 min until the orzo is tender.
- Crumble over feta and rest 3 min before serving.
Recipe notes
Stir once halfway so the orzo cooks evenly and doesn't stick.
Estimated nutrition per serving
580 kcal · 46g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.