Chicken and Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts; ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed; ½ cup sliced scallion; ½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve the oil); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; dried dill; 2 tablespoons reserved tomato oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup sliced scallion
½ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve the oil)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
dried dill
2 tablespoons reserved tomato oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Cook the orzo according to package directions.
2
Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.
3
Place the orzo and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix.
4
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad an toss to mix.
6
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
7
Can be served on a bed of fresh salad greens if desired.

545

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed, ½ cup sliced scallion, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken and Orzo Salad

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