MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD IN RED PEPPER CUPS

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This yummy recipe won my mom a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair. It is very beautiful and flavorful!

Provided by geranium

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ pound uncooked orzo pasta
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
¼ cup black olives, cut in half lengthwise
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 grilled chicken breast half, diced
2 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
4 sprigs fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 579.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

MBH Gamer FF
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always fluffy. The red pepper cups are a great way to add a little bit of spice to the d


Zander Hines
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The red pepper cups are a great way to add a little bit of spice to the dish. I always get compliments when I make this recipe.


Tassian Morgan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was fluffy. The red pepper cups added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


fashion market
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the red pepper cups, which added a nice touch of color and flavor.


Sri Nam Shongo
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was fluffy. The red pepper cups were a nice touch, and they added a bit of spice to the dish.


James Thompson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The red pepper cups were a great way to add a little bit of spice to the dish.


stacy_ myles
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The red pepper cups added a nice touch of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hunter Shain
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always fluffy. The red pepper cups are a great way to add a little bit of spice to the d


abbottabadi mughal
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The red pepper cups are a great way to add a little bit of spice to the dish. I always get compliments when I make this recipe.


Tavea Bloomfield
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was fluffy. The red pepper cups added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor James
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the orzo was perfectly cooked. The red pepper cups were a nice touch, and they added a bit of spice to the dish.


janice hamilton
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the red pepper cups, which added a nice touch of color and flavor.


Jenisis Minjares
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the chicken was so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Darlene Windhorst
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken and orzo were perfectly cooked, and the red pepper cups added a beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.