Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake
This Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is made in one pan and takes less than 10 minutes to put together. A combination of flavorful chicken, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, spinach, tomatoes, and tender orzo make this a hearty and flavorful meal the whole family will enjoy.
Servings 6 servings
Baking Temp 375°F
Equipment
- 13x9 baking dish
- Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 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 13x9 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.