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courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3 1/2 cups (10 ounces) fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces grilled skinless and boneless chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup (about 1 medium) sweet red bell pepper, diced
1/4 fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon diced thyme leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups cooked orzo or other small pasta
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Arugula or salad greens and parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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In a large skillet, over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 7 minutes.
In a medium sized bowl, combine mushrooms with chicken and bell pepper.
In a small bowl stir together the remaining two tablespoons of olive
oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic. Toss half
of the dressing with the mushroom chicken mixture.
In a large bowl, toss orzo with feta and remaining dressing until well
coated.
Spoon orzo onto a serving platter; top with mushroom-chicken mixture.
Garnish with arugula or other salad greens and sprinkle with chopped parsley,
if desired.
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