Pistachio Pesto Chicken Orzo Salad Jars | Delicious Recipes for Every Season | Sydne George

Pistachio Pesto Chicken Orzo Salad Jars | Delicious Recipes for Every Season | Sydne George

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These super simple Pistachio Pesto Chicken Orzo Salad Jars are a snap to make, tuck in the fridge and pop in a cooler or picnic basket for transport. And what a delight to pull out and present at...

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Ingredients

  • 7-ounce container Rana basil pesto, divided
  • 2 thin cut chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cooked orzo pasta (cook according to package directions), drained and cooled
  • 1 cup baby peas (I thawed a bag of frozen baby peas)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon shallots, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • fresh chive blossoms (optional, but so pretty!)

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