Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Grill chicken breasts until cooked through, slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chicken, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the ingredients ahead for quick assembly.
- You can substitute grilled chicken with cooked shrimp or tofu.
- Best served at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Boiling, Grilling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein, Dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg