Nutrition Facts

Instructions

• STEP 1

  Fill a medium saucepan halfway with hot water (from the tap), cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside to drain further.

  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 oz orzo pasta

• STEP 2

  Meanwhile, peel and mince garlic. Place in a medium bowl along with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine the dressing.

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

• STEP 3

  Roughly chop sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Add both to the bowl with the dressing.

  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

• STEP 4

  Drain and roughly chop artichokes. Add to the bowl, stir to combine, and set aside.

  • ½ (6 oz) jar artichoke hearts, marinated

• STEP 5

  Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

• STEP 6

  While the skillet heats up, holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut the chicken in half horizontally to form thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  • ¾ lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

• STEP 7

  Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add chicken and pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

• STEP 8

  Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the spinach if it came pre-washed.)

  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • ½ small pkg fresh basil
  • 1 (5 oz) pkg baby spinach

• STEP 9

  Using a clean cutting board, trim, seed, and medium dice bell pepper. Add to the bowl with the dressing and marinated veggies.

• STEP 10

  Pick basil leaves off the stems, roll up crosswise, and thinly slice into ribbons. Add to the bowl.

• STEP 11

  Using a peeler, shave Parmesan into curls. Add to the bowl, along with the orzo and spinach, then toss to combine the salad.

  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese

• STEP 12

  Slice chicken into thin strips.

• STEP 13

  To serve, divide salad between plates or bowls. Top with chicken and enjoy!