LEMON ORZO CHICKEN PASTA

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Light and simple. Orzo pasta with lemon juice, chicken, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and spinach. I typically use a rotisserie chicken, since they are typically packed with great flavor already.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 56m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) ball mozzarella cheese, diced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 (.6 ounce) package fresh basil, cut into ribbons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper with orzo pasta.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors mingle, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 118.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 476.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Maria Swana
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make for a crowd. I usually double the recipe and freeze half of it for later.


Sherry Baba
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lemony flavor and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Selena Sharp
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is lean and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is light and refreshing.


Mbwali Elizaberth
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I love the bright flavor of the lemon in this dish. It's a great way to lighten up a heavy pasta dish.


Foday Abu Bakarr Sillah
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make for a crowd. I usually double the recipe and freeze half of it for later.


mpho gaobakwe
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdtohin Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Allson babulon
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This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of lemon and herbs, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hajikhan Chachar
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I've tried many lemon orzo chicken pasta recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lemon-herb sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cheng Lem
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This pasta dish is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of lemon and herbs, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Joy Francis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lemony flavor and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Bina Abid
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the bright flavor of the lemon and the tender chicken.


Bappy Hossan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lemon-herb sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Koji 16
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of lemon and herbs, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sharmaarke Abdullahi
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bella Gray
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This lemon orzo chicken pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is light and refreshing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


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