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.
And you know what one of my secret weapons is for a deliciously easy dinner? Rotisserie chicken and a 2 liter bottle of Coca-Cola™ from Meijer, the local grocery store in my area. Let Meijer do the cooking! Just stop by the deli to purchase a Meijer 30 oz. rotisserie chicken and any refreshing 2-liter Coca-Cola™ product for $7. Or, their crispy fried chicken and a 2-liter of Coca-Cola is just $8. It’s easy to grab a Meijer All Together Meal and let them do the cooking. Be sure to head to Meijer to pick up a delicious meal and Coca-Cola today!
Whether you’re too tired to cook, or don’t want to turn on the stove, you can grab this tasty meal and have dinner ready in no time. And since I’m a huge fan of rotisserie chicken, I went to Meijer and picked up one, along with some Coca-Cola Zero™, and headed home to make a simple summer meal.
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 Herb Orzo with Chicken 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 some cold, Coke Zero and 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!
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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