Ingredients

1/2 pound 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

1 whole roasted chicken, (3 pounds), skin discarded, shredded (about 3 1/2 cups)

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente, according to package instructions; add green beans during last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse under cold water until cooled.

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

Toss pasta and green beans with corn mixture and chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper.