Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Orzo with Chicken, Corn, and Green Beans

A bit of planning ahead makes preparing weeknight dinners a breeze. Use the extra chicken from Roast Chicken and Parsnips with Swiss Chard (page 149) in one of the recipes below.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces 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
4 cups shredded roasted chicken breast (see page 149)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook orzo until al dente according to package instructions, adding green beans during last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain orzo and beans; rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    Toss orzo and green beans with corn mixture and chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper. The dish can be made up to 2 days ahead; let cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, chilled or at room temperature.

Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2010 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by the Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine’s editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
TagsOrzoPastaCornVegetableGreen BeanBean and LegumeChicken BreastChickenPoultrySideDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadSimmerCookbooks
Read More
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans
This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Speedy Chicken Stroganoff
This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.
31 Cashew Recipes That Go Beyond the Snack Bowl
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
Classic French Vinaigrette
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.