SUMMERTIME ORZO & CHICKEN

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This easy-as-can-be main dish is likely to become a summer staple at your house. It's that good! If you prefer, grill the chicken breasts instead of cooking in a skillet. -Fran MacMillan, West Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl., Add cucumber, onion, parsley and pasta. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss with chicken mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold. Top with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Stephen Franca
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orzo was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassi khan
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Ethan Steich
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Leona
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Johnny Keiter
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Jo b
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Clament Lebogang
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Motshidisi Lekhehle
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like zucchini or spinach.


Aysha Akther
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Maxamed Jaamac
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked to perfection.


Ya Ium
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the orzo was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Alina CH
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hayden Williams
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This orzo chicken dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.