Summertime Orzo & Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The title says it all. a perfect meal to enjoy during the hot summer months. I love the ease of preperation, and the fact that this can be served warm, or chilled. I actually made this yesterday, and did chill it for several hours. I had the rest of it for lunch today, and although I did use an extra teaspoon of olive oil and an additional squeeze of lemon, it was still mighty tasty. 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 |
Directions:
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.
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