This Lemon Herb Orzo with Chicken is a simple dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Packed with shredded chicken, rosemary, thyme, and lemon, this pasta is loaded with flavor and perfect for a summer meal!
Let’s face it…life can be hectic, no matter the day or season.
Fall seems to get the brunt of everything, with school starting, sports, dance lessons, homework, and all of the craziness that goes along with it.
But summer? Summer can be just as hectic!
With vacations to plan, playdates to attend, sports lessons, dinner dates, and all of those summer get-togethers, sometimes it can be hard to find a moment to spare.
When life gets crazy, the first thing to go to the wayside seems to be dinner. It’s much easier to order take-out or drive to your favorite spot for a quick bite. But sometimes, that just doesn’t cut it, and you want something homemade, delicious, and easy.
Well, if you’ve been hanging around here long enough, then you know I’m all about the simple meals around here! After all, the motto of Pumpkin ‘N Spice is ‘Where Easy Meets Delicious!’ I believe that everyone can prepare easy meals that don’t take hours to prepare in the kitchen.
This Lemon Herb Orzo with Chicken is a simple dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Packed with shredded chicken, rosemary, thyme, and lemon, this pasta is loaded with flavor and perfect for a summer meal!
Orzo is one of my favorite types of pasta, so I couldn’t resist jazzing it up with some rotisserie chicken that I shredded and fresh herbs. The flavor is light and it just tastes like summer in a bowl.
And like most of my recipes, this lemon orzo recipe is a breeze to whip up! Simply cook the orzo until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Stir in some butter, lemon juice, shredded rotisserie chicken, and the fresh herbs. Easy peasy and so delicious!
Serve this Lemon Herb Orzo Salad with Chicken as a delicious main dish, along with a side of bread. Fresh, fast, and loaded with flavor, you’ll love the ease of this zesty summer meal!
Looking for more salad recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Italian Chicken Salad
- Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad
- Corn and Tomato Salad
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Caprese Pasta Salad
Lemon Herb Orzo Salad with Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry orzo
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- Juice of one lemon plus 1 tablespoon of zest
- 1 cup cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken I used the pre-shredded kind that you can find near the deli section of most grocery stores
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water. Transfer orzo to large bowl.
- Stir in softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, shredded rotisserie chicken, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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