Zesty Orzo Salad Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET

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Ground cumin, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes fabulously flavor every bite of this zesty chicken and pasta supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
3/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots and onion; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
Stir in spinach; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ZESTY CHICKEN ORZO CASSEROLE

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Zesty seasoned chicken pieces are simmered in a chunky tomato sauce with chile peppers and orzo and topped with shredded Cheddar cheese for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Provided by Tyson Chicken

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Tyson® Grilled & Ready®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
1 cup dried orzo
1 (22 ounce) package Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Frozen Southwestern Chicken Breast Strips, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan combine broth, undrained tomatoes and orzo. Bring to boiling. Stir in Grilled & Ready® Southwestern Chicken Strips. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
Bake, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 920.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

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Try a delicious Orzo Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing at your next picnic or potluck. Just four ingredients are necessary for this orzo pasta salad: orzo pasta, zesty Italian dressing, shredded cheese and tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)

Steps:

Prepare orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse well with cold water; drain again.
Toss orzo with dressing, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl; cover.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

ZESTY ORZO SALAD

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This recipe is bursting with flavor! You could even add prosciutto, salami or pepperoni if you wanted some meat! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 lb orzo pasta, cooked and drained
4 ounces fresh spinach, torn
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 serrano peppers (optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine last 7 ingredients in another bowl. Pour mixture over orzo mixture. Stir well to combine.
Can be eaten straight away or refridgerate salad until ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 512.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.4

ZIPPY ORZO SUMMER SALAD

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Orzo Summer Salad! With chicken and orzo, loaded with fresh veggies, and finished with a zippy lemon dressing and goat cheese.

Provided by Pinch of Yum inspired by my bestie Ang

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo
1-2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or cut into small pieces
1-2 cups chopped cucumber
1-2 cups baby spinach
1-2 cups fresh sweet corn (3-4 ears), cut off the cob
2 cloves garlic, minced
Crumbled goat cheese (optional)
olive oil
lemon juice
a small bundle of fresh dill, minced
a small bunch of green onions, sliced
salt and pepp

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions.
Heat a little bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the corn; saute until the corn is bright yellow and tender.
Toss all ingredients together, including dill, green onions, and olive oil, lemon juice, goat cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold. YUMMYYYYYY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Sugar 3.7 g, Sodium 42.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.6 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg

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