MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORZO

I was afraid this was going to be like every other Tex-Mex salad we've tried, but it was a refreshing change.  The ingredients were light and fresh tasting and I liked the different texture with the orzo instead of rice.  The dressing of lime juice and olive oil is really good; not heavy or creamy, just light.  Was good as leftovers.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo
2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (19 fluid ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn drained
2 tablespoons red onion chopped
Handful little tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado chopped
1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend (optional)
1 small jalapeno pepper sliced (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:

Juice of 1 lime
1-2 tablespoons olive oil 
Instructions

Cook orzo al dente according to package directions. Once it's done cooking, drain it and rinse it under cool water. Drain thoroughly and add it to a large bowl. I like to stir in a tiny bit of olive oil to stop it from sticking together. Set aside.
Meanwhile, prep your chicken and add it to a skillet along with 1 tbsp of olive oil, the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Give it a stir to coat and cook it over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes (or until it's cooked), stirring often. You may need to add more olive oil if the pan gets too dry.
Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients and add them to the bowl with the orzo. 
Once the chicken is done cooking, add it to the salad and then add the dressing ingredients. I suggest starting with 1 tbsp olive oil and adding more if needed. Play with the dressing until you like the taste. Toss. Add extra salt & pepper if needed. 
Recipe Notes

This recipe makes great leftovers or meal prep for work lunches, for example.  It can be made ahead, but I suggest waiting to add the avocado until you're close to serving it so it doesn't brown.