Orzo-Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo-Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; ¼ cup fat-free French dressing; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 ounces orzo pasta; 1 medium tomatoes, coarsley chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
¼ cup fat-free French dressing
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 ounces orzo pasta
1 medium tomatoes, coarsley chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Place chicken in gallon-size plastic bag with salad dressing.
2
Seal bag, squeezing out air, and refrigerate 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
3
While chicken is marinating, in a medium bowl with a wire whisk, combine oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4
In medium pot of boiling water, cook orzo 6-8 minutes, until tender; drain.
5
Add cooked orzo to oil mixture, mixing well to coat thoroughly.
6
Stir in tomato rosemary and oregano and set aside.
7
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat.
8
Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
9
Add chicken mixture to orzo mixture, tossing well to coat thoroughly.
10
Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, ¼ cup fat-free French dressing, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Orzo-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.

Orzo-Chicken Salad

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