Orzo Fun

I had purchased orzo for another recipe, and there was half a box sitting in the cupboard. When planning our menu for this month, I decided to search for some way to use it. I like orzo and the fact that it is small like rice with the texture and flavor of pasta. This High Protein Chicken Orzo seemed like a good choice for yummy protein and a good dash of veggies too.

I started with pre-cooked, shredded chicken I had on hand in the freezer, just to save a step. While I was making the rest of the dish, I seasoned the chicken and let it warm up a bit. I also decided to go with frozen green beans rather than asparagus, just because we like them better. While the pasta was cooking, I steamed the green beans in the microwave. Otherwise, I pretty much followed the recipe as is, save for a heavy hand with the Parmesan.

This was a tasty dish that is creamy but not heavy. I'd suggest adding a bit of salt, since the pasta doesn't get any salt of it's own, but otherwise, it's great. It also was terrific for getting our greens in a yummy way.