Grilled Chicken & Peaches with Green Beans & Orzo

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried orzo (1 1/3 cups)
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 2 peaches, cut into wedges
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 - 4 ounces herb-flavored feta cheese ( garlic and herb or peppercorn), crumbled
• Fresh thyme (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook orzo according to package directions. Add green beans during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain; do not rinse.

2. Meanwhile, lightly brush chicken and peaches with some of the oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until no pink remains in chicken and peaches are tender and grill-marked.

3. In a large bowl combine orzo, beans, grilled chicken and peaches (chopped, if desired), and feta. Drizzle with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme, if desired.

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From the Test Kitchen

Tip Pantry:Salt, pepper and olive oil. Tip Change Up:Replace peaches with nectarines or plums, orzo with bow tie pasta and feta with blue cheese.