Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and remain juicy.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are a budget-friendly option with similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical choice for cooking.

Add oil to the skillet.

Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.

Add half of the orzo and cook until browned.

Add the rest of the orzo.

Add hot water and cook until the water has evaporated.

Add salt.

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