Orzo with Chicken, Corn, and Green Beans

photo from:  Everyday Food

Have you tried Orzo?  I had never made orzo or used it in any recipe before tonight.  I found this dish very easy to prepare and had lots of flavor!  The sweetness of the corn, garlic and salty flavors all compliment each other making this dish a delight!  I am a fan of orzo and will be looking for more recipes that call for it!

One tip: Have everything prepped before you start cooking!

Ingredients:

Serves 4

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
  
• 1/2 pound orzo
  
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed
  
• 1 whole roasted chicken, (3 pounds), skin discarded, shredded (about 3 1/2 cups)  I didn't use a whole roasted chicken, I just fried 5 chicken breast tenders in a little EVOO and cracked some salt and pepper over them while they were frying.  

Directions:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente, according to package instructions; add green beans during last 6 minutes of cooking. 
   
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
   
3. Toss pasta and green beans with corn mixture and chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper.