Chicken Salad With Orzo And Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad With Orzo And Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons tarragon or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste); 3 -4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces (can use dark meat also); 3/4 cup orzo pasta (can use more, or any small pasta desired); 6 -7 cherry tomatoes, halved (or to taste); 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained (cut off any tough ends); 3/4 - 1 cup kalamata olive (can use regular black olives, sliced); 1 -2 tablespoon capers (optional); 1/2 cup dried currant (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tarragon or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste)
3 -4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces (can use dark meat also)
3/4 cup orzo pasta (can use more, or any small pasta desired)
6 -7 cherry tomatoes, halved (or to taste)
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained (cut off any tough ends)
3/4 - 1 cup kalamata olive (can use regular black olives, sliced)
1 -2 tablespoon capers (optional)
1/2 cup dried currant (optional)
salt and pepper

1
Boil the orzo pasta in boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain and rinse with cold water.
2
In a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard; whisk to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
3
Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and mix in about 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine.
4
Add in cooked orzo, halved cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and capers (if using) mix to combine.
5
Add in the remaining dressing and mix.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cover and chill for a minimum of at least 2 hours before serving.

557

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons tarragon or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad With Orzo And Marinated Artichoke Hearts 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 Salad With Orzo And Marinated Artichoke Hearts

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