Italian-Style Orzo and Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Orzo and Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 oz. each); 5-1/4 cups KRAFT Golden Italian Dressing, divided; 3 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced; 6 Tbsp. olive oil; 1-1/2 qt. cooked orzo pasta; 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 3 qt. baby spinach leaves; 2 cups canned small artichoke hearts, drained, halved; 2 cups fresh green beans, blanched, cut into thirds; 2 cups zucchini, small dice; 1-1/2 cups canned butter beans, drained; 2-1/4 cups fresh basil, chiffonade; 3/4 cup KRAFT 100% Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1-1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

18 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 oz. each)
5-1/4 cups KRAFT Golden Italian Dressing, divided
3 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
6 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 qt. cooked orzo pasta
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 qt. baby spinach leaves
2 cups canned small artichoke hearts, drained, halved
2 cups fresh green beans, blanched, cut into thirds
2 cups zucchini, small dice
1-1/2 cups canned butter beans, drained
2-1/4 cups fresh basil, chiffonade
3/4 cup KRAFT 100% Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1-1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

1
Marinate chicken in 1-3/4 cups plus 2 Tbsp.
2
of the dressing (or in 5 Tbsp.
3
of the dressing for trial recipe) in shallow non-reactive container 1 to 2 hours.
4
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
5
Grill chicken on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min.
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on each side or until cooked through (165 degrees F).
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Remove from grill.
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Brush evenly with 6 Tbsp.
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of the dressing (or with 1 Tbsp.
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of the dressing for trial recipe).
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Cool.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
13
Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in hot oil on medium-high heat 3 to 4 min.
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or until tender.
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Stir in 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing (or 1 Tbsp.
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of the remaining dressing for trial recipe); saute an additional minute.
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Place in large bowl.
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Add all remaining ingredients except cheese, pepper and remaining 3 cups dressing (or remaining 1/2 cup dressing for trial recipe); cover.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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For each serving: Toss 1 cup of the pasta mixture with 2 Tbsp.
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of the remaining dressing; place on serving plate.
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Slice 2 oz.
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of the chicken; fan out over pasta mixture.
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Sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp.
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of the cheese and a dash of black pepper.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

165

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 oz. each), 5-1/4 cups KRAFT Golden Italian Dressing, divided, 3 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced, 6 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Orzo and Grilled Chicken 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.

Italian-Style Orzo and Grilled Chicken Salad

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