Chicken Orzo Pasta Salad

This Chicken Orzo Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy goat cheese, and perfectly cooked orzo, tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It’s the ideal dish for those seeking a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal. It is one of my favorite party salads.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 5 Servings

Calories: 399 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups - Orzo
3 cups - Grilled chicken breast
1 ½ cups - Arugula
1 cup - Grape tomatoes
½ cup - Red bell pepper
¼ cup - Red onion
2 tablespoons - Fresh basil
1 tsp - Fresh oregano
2 tablespoons - Red wine vinegar
1 tbsp - Extra virgin olive oil
⅛ tsp - Salt
⅛ tsp - Black pepper
1 ½ ounces - Goat cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
Combine pasta, chicken and the next six ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well
Combine vinegar, oil, salt and black pepper in a small bowl, and combine with a whisk. Drizzle mixture over pasta.
Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm or cold.

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