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Orzo-Chicken Salad
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 195 Minutes
Servings: 4
A light chicken/pasta salad from Weight Watchers Slim Ways Chicken cookbook. Cook time is for the orzo and the chicken. Prep time includes chilling.
Ingredients:
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup fat-free french dressing
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 ounces orzo pasta
1 medium tomato, coarsley chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
1. Place chicken in gallon-size plastic bag with salad dressing.
2. Seal bag, squeezing out air, and refrigerate 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
3. While chicken is marinating, in a medium bowl with a wire whisk, combine oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. In medium pot of boiling water, cook orzo 6-8 minutes, until tender; drain.
5. Add cooked orzo to oil mixture, mixing well to coat thoroughly.
6. Stir in tomato rosemary and oregano and set aside.
7. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat.
8. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
9. Add chicken mixture to orzo mixture, tossing well to coat thoroughly.
10. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.
By RecipeOfHealth.com