Summertime Orzo & Chicken Recipe

Name: Summertime Orzo & Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium cucumber, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink.
3
In a large bowl, comine the cucumber, onion, parsley and chicken.
4
Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
6
Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
7
Serve warm or cold.
8
Just before serving; sprinkle with the cheese.

432

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium cucumber, chopped, 1 small red onion, chopped, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summertime Orzo & Chicken

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