This will most likely become a summer staple in your household as it has mine. It couldn’t be simpler to prepare and it’s packed with the fresh tastes of the season. The olive oil and veggies along with the bold flavors are reminiscent of Mediterranean cooking and all the yumminess that goes along with it.
This dish tastes best room temperature and was even good cold the next day for lunch. Even my husband ate this up like it was gold.
Serve this with crusty, buttery bread and icy cold Pinot Gris. You will be so happy you made this.
Enjoy!
Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool. Make sure to stir the pasta while cooling so it doesn’t stick together. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and let cool. You could also grill the chicken and cube it after.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, parsley and chicken (once it has cooled a bit).
Stir cooled pasta into chicken mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Summer on a plate.
Summertime Orzo and Chicken
Adapted from Taste of Home
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ 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 feta cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool. Make sure to stir the pasta while cooling so it doesn’t stick together. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and let cool. You could also grill the chicken and cube it after.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, parsley and chicken (once it has cooled a bit).
Stir cooled pasta into chicken mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
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