Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo SaladGrilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Dietitian tip: Add even more veggies by pairing with roasted Brussels sprouts, or your family’s favorite vegetables.
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Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories475
Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon juice ( divided )
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup fresh
1/3 cup whole wheat orzo
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
2 Tbs refrigerated prepared pesto
2 Tbs slivered almonds
Directions

1.Grilled Chicken: In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; refrigerate at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

 

2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.

 

3. Orzo Salad: Preheat oven to 375°. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Spread zucchini, bell pepper and corn on prepared pan; roast 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

 

4. Prepare orzo as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, almonds, lemon juice, vegetables, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with Orzo Salad.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 20 g Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 98 mg Cholesterol
  • 690 mg Sodium
  • 32 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 5 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 42 g Protein
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
475
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 2 servings
1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$1.25 avg/ea$4.99/lb
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon juice ( divided )
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound
$13.98 avg/ea$6.99/lb
1 Tbs olive oil
Pam Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Pam Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
$8.99$1.80/oz
2 tsp white vinegar
Heinz All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 32 fl oz
Heinz All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 32 fl oz
$4.99$0.01/ml
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
Italian Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
Italian Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
$2.99
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
Bell & Evans Thin Sliced, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Bell & Evans Thin Sliced, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
$12.99$12.99/lb
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
Delicata Squash, 12 oz
Delicata Squash, 12 oz
$1.87 avg/ea$0.16/oz
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
Rao's Mushroom & Bell Pepper Sauce, 24oz
Rao's Mushroom & Bell Pepper Sauce, 24oz
On Sale!
$6.99 was $10.99$0.29/oz
1/3 cup fresh
Fresh Gourmet Corn   , 20 oz
Fresh Gourmet Corn , 20 oz
$6.99$0.35/oz
1/3 cup whole wheat orzo
RiceSelect Orzo Rice-Shaped Pasta, 26.5 oz
RiceSelect Orzo Rice-Shaped Pasta, 26.5 oz
$15.99$0.60/oz
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Fresh Grape Tomatoes, 1 each
Fresh Grape Tomatoes, 1 each
$3.99
2 Tbs refrigerated prepared pesto
Rana Basil Pesto Sauce, 7 oz
Rana Basil Pesto Sauce, 7 oz
On Sale! Limit 4
$10.09 was $11.99$1.44/oz
2 Tbs slivered almonds
Fairway Slivered Almonds, 10 oz
Fairway Slivered Almonds, 10 oz
$7.99$0.80/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 20 g Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 98 mg Cholesterol
  • 690 mg Sodium
  • 32 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 5 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 42 g Protein

Directions

1.Grilled Chicken: In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; refrigerate at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

 

2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.

 

3. Orzo Salad: Preheat oven to 375°. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Spread zucchini, bell pepper and corn on prepared pan; roast 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

 

4. Prepare orzo as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, almonds, lemon juice, vegetables, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with Orzo Salad.