Yield: 4 large servings
Creamy Chicken Orzo Bake
This dump-and-bake Chicken Orzo Bake is creamy and cheesy with serious flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine, or additional chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken and herb soup
- 1 ½ cups orzo
- 1 ( 8 oz) can mushrooms, well drained
- 1 (2 oz) packet Lipton onion soup mix, dry mix only
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless, thin chicken breasts, or chicken cutlets
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Using a whisk, combine the broth, wine, and soup until well blended. Stir in the orzo, mushrooms, and onion soup mix. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Season the chicken on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken on top of the orzo mixture. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, removing the foil after the first 30 minutes of baking. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender, most of the liquid should be absorbed. If it looks too wet, bake it another 5 minutes uncovered.
- Turn off the oven and spread the mozzarella and parmesan over the top of the chicken. Place it back in the still warm oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Remove casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, then use a fork to fluff the orzo before serving. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Notes
Storing: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended as the texture will change.
Reheat: Reheat in a 300°F oven covered for about 20 minutes, or microwave in 30-second bursts. Add a splash of broth or pat of butter to loosen it up and keep it creamy if needed.
Make-Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead, refrigerate covered, and add 5–10 minutes to the covered bake time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 664kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 57g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 144mg, Sodium: 2369mg, Potassium: 1145mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 433IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 256mg, Iron: 3mg