Ingredient List
For the Chicken Bake:
  • 16 ounces dry orzo
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 3 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 3 ounces shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
Making the Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.

  • Into the baking dish, add orzo, chicken, chicken broth, cream, garlic, lemon juice, seasonings, spinach, tomatoes, and half of each cheese. Gently stir to combine all ingredients; then spread into a flat layer.

  • Top with remaining cheese and bake for 40 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.

  • Remove from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes to allow pan juices to be absorbed.

  • Gently stir and serve.

  • You might also like our Lemon Orzo Chicken Bake!

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