This Chicken Orzo Bake Always Wins #shorts
Ingredients
- Chicken breast2
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Chicken stock3 cups
- Cream1 cup
- Soup pasta12–16 oz
- Spinach3 cups
- Cherry tomato2 cups
- Mozzarella cheese · shredded1 ½ cups
- Parmesan cheese⅔ cups
- Garlic5
- Lemon1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper · cracked1 tsp
- Oregano · dried½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side, until golden and reaching 165°F inside.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the casserole, combine the chicken stock, cream, orzo, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano. Stir well and smooth into an even layer.
- Scatter the remaining mozzarella and parmesan over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 40-45 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to thicken, then stir gently and serve.
Summarized from Natasha's Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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