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    Home » Recipes » Chicken & Poultry

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    Published on October 20, 2019 - Updated on January 12, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad
    This Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad is packed full of flavors. You can have this salad as a side dish or as a meal. Yes it's that good.
     
    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    This Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad is absolutely delicious. While this Orzo salad can be served as a side dish, it can also be eaten as a meal!

    What I love about recipes like this one is that it is so adaptable in that you can substitute some of the ingredients or add more of your favorite ingredients.

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    As an example, if you don't have any grape tomatoes on hand you can easily substitute for a regular tomato by cutting it up into bite-sized pieces. The options are endless with this fantastic recipe.

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    If you are not familiar with Orzo, it's basically pasta shaped like large grains of rice. Many often confuse Orzo with Rice. Orzo is pasta, not a grain like Rice.

    Orzo

    For those of you that pay attention to nutritional information, you will notice that each serving of this salad provides a healthy amount of protein and fiber.

    For another Greek inspired Orzo salad, you should try my Greek Chicken Orzo Salad with Kalamata Olives. One of my favs! For more of my great salad recipes visit this page.

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken

    Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
    Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
    Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
    Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
    If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
    Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

    For more great recipes with Orzo, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • lemon herbed orzo
      Lemon Herbed Orzo
    • Greek Chicken Orzo Salad
      Greek Chicken Orzo Salad with Kalamata Olives

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Orzo, Frozen Corn, Chicken, Chili Powder, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Salsa, Olive Oil, Honey, Red Kidney Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Green Onions.

    🥣 How to Make Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Orzo. Cook for seven minutes. Add the corn and cook for four minutes, or until the Orzo is tender. Drain in a colander and cool under cold running water. Drain well.
    Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook chicken in a skillet or bake in the oven. Make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Dice chicken into bite-size pieces.
    In a large bowl, mix the salsa, oil and honey. Add the chicken, beans, red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and the orzo mixture. Mix well.

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad

    This Chicken and Bean Orzo Salad is packed full of flavors. You can have this salad as a side dish or as a meal. Yes it's that good.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 389 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Cup Orzo, uncooked
    • 1 ½ Cups Frozen Corn
    • 2 Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 Jar Salsa, Mild
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Honey
    • 15 oz Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
    • 6 Grape Tomatoes, Sliced
    • 1 large Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
    • ¼ Cup Green Onions, Diced

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Orzo. Cook for seven minutes. Add the corn and cook for four minutes, or until the Orzo is tender. Drain in a colander and cool under cold running water. Drain well.
    • Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook chicken in a skillet or bake in the oven. Make sure chicken is thoroughly cooked. Dice chicken into bite-size pieces.
    • In a large bowl, mix the salsa, oil and honey. Add the chicken, beans, red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and the orzo mixture. Mix well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 907mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 994IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    2 Comments

    1. Pam

      October 22, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      This is very good! Had it as a side dish but would consider it as a main dish. I will definitely be making this!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        October 25, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply

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