Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake
Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is a delightful and comforting one-pan meal that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in creamy orzo, perfectly complemented by fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, this cozy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The best part? Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze while delivering a hearty meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dry orzo
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Stir in unsalted chicken stock and heavy cream, then add dry orzo and Italian seasoning; bring to simmer.
- Incorporate cooked chicken and chopped spinach until spinach wilts.
- Top with grated parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg