Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Warm Orzo Pasta with Chicken

 Ingredients

Dressing

3T olive oil

3T fresh lemon juice

3/4 t salt

fresh ground black pepper

Pasta

3/4 c cooked orzo pasta

Chicken

1 boneless chicken breast chopped

2 t olive oil

2 t butter

3 T shallots or red onion

Other Ingredients

3 T fresh dill, chopped

3 T fresh parsley, copped

grape tomatoes cut in half to taste

1/4 c crumbled feta cheese

1/2 c toasted pine nuts or almond slices, toasted

1 1/2 c baby arugula

Instructions

1.  Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside

2. Cook orzo according to package directions.  Drain.  Keep warm and set aside.

3. Saute chicken and shallots/onions in olive oil and butter until cooked through.  Keep warm

4. In medium bowl add cooked orzo, dill, parsley, tomatoes, feta, and nuts.  Mix in the warm chicken and arugula.  Toss with the dressing and serve immediately.  

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