Summertime Orzo & Chicken

Name: Summertime Orzo & Chicken
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

10 ingredients

8 steps

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.