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Cilantro Lime Confetti Orzo recipe with chicken.
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Cilantro Lime Confetti Orzo

Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Cilantro Lime Orzo Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 594kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 3/4-1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 pint tear drop tomatoes *cut in half
  • 1-2 med orange bell peppers *diced
  • 1-2 yellow bell peppers *diced
  • 1/2 med red onion *diced about 1/2 cup
  • 15 oz can black beans *drained
  • 10 oz queso fresco *crumbled

Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime zest *about 4 limes
  • 1/2 cup lime juice *about 4 limes
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro *about 1/2 small bunch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3-4 garlic cloves *minced or crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Place chicken in a large baking dish & drizzle with oil. Salt & pepper to taste. Bake for 25-30 mins or until reaches internal temperature of 165℉. Let chicken rest for about 10 mins and then cube.
  • In the meantime whisk together olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and cilantro. Set aside.
  • Prepare veggies and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling cook orzo for 8-9 mins stirring occasionally. Drain immediately & place into large mixing boil. Toss with vinaigrette, veggies, beans, chicken and cheese.
  • Refrigerate or eat immediately. Tastes wonderful cold.

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 3mg