Description
Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This cozy one-pan meal features tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant vegetables, all baked to perfection. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can whip up this hearty dish in under an hour. The rich flavors of garlic, parmesan, and fresh spinach meld beautifully with the savory chicken and luscious cream sauce, creating a delightful dinner experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dry orzo
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie or sautéed)
- 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, roughly chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken, dry orzo, chicken stock, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in spinach, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove foil and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg