Summertime Orzo & Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	239.26 Kcal (1002 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.57g	18%
Cholesterol	77.45mg	26%
Sodium	1086.27mg	45%
Potassium	474.92mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.13g	3%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	26.12g	52%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	68.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.18 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.6g	18%
Cholesterol	30.81mg	26%
Sodium	432.12mg	45%
Potassium	188.93mg	10%
Total Carbs	3.63g	3%
Sugars	1.09g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	6%
Protein	10.39g	52%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	18%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	27.2mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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