Mediterranean flavors and a lemon sauce is just what I want for dinner.

I used a Trader Joe’s lemon pesto sauce but lemon hummus thinned out would be a great alternative – or some alfredo with lemon added, or creamy caesar with lemon juice.

Lemon Orzo Bowls
Ingredients: (serves 4)
2/3 box orzo
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano
1 large chicken breast
chickpeas
tomatoes
cucumbers
1 tablespoon Italian dressing
pickled onion (optional)
~1/2 cup feta cheese
lemon pesto

Directions:
Boil salted water and cook the orzo according to the package.
Drain the orzo and stir in butter, dried herbs, and salt.
Shred the chicken.
Mix together the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, and stir with dressing.
Assemble the bowls with orzo on the bottom, then salad, then chicken, then pickled onions if using, sprinkle with feta, drizzle with lemon sauce.
Enjoy!

These could have been any grain but a noodle is always a hit here. I might not go out of my way for the Trader Joe’s Lemon Pesto, but some lemony drizzle is much appreciated here!