Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

A taste of the Mediterranean is only minutes away with this simple orzo and chicken pasta tossed with tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 20 Min
Ready In:  35 Min
Yield 4 servings
 
Ingredients

    * 16 ounces orzo pasta
    * 2 (11 ounce) packages Tyson® Grilled and Ready™ Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
    * 1/2 cup diced oil-packed sundried tomatoes
    * 1/2 cup halved, pitted Kalamata olives
    * 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
    * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    * 2 tablespoons olive oil
    * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    * 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Directions

   1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
   2. Fold in chicken, sundried tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
   3. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving

   Calories: 759
   Total Fat: 19g
   Cholesterol: 107mg

 

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Source: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/mediterranean-chicken-orzo/Detail.aspx

 
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  • R says
    Orzo is great. Looks like rice but it's pasta. Extra bonus is that kids love it. This would be great with salami instead of chicken too, I think. Definitely a recipe even a non-cooking bloke could whip up!
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  • DawnBreaker says
    Well we learn something everyday. I never knew orzo pasta existed until now. Would definitely give this one a try, although I'd lose the olives - yuck!
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  • samala says
    I love that if you put a few leaves of pasley or basil on top of a pile of food and suddenly it looks like something from a flash restaurant. Tea was a disaster one night so I chucked it all on one plate and stuck a some basil on top and everyone thought it was amazing. Didnt tell them any different. lol.
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  • Millie says
    Holy Moley!!! I know what i'm having for dinner tommorow night - it's healthy too - bonus!!
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  • Moz za says
    Nom nom awesome orzo - the best and most versatile pasta I've come across. We lived off pasta salads using orzo last summer and looking foward to a repeat experience this summer too. Orzo and crumbled feta is like a perfect wee food marriage too!
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  • barnes10 says
    Is that all the directions it takes to make this?? quick and easy but not so sure on the olives.
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  • Nos4R2D2 says
    Yum!
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  • T says
    Great source of protein. It looks simple enough to just toss together quickly, while it will still impress dinner guests. Choice!
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