Description
This Creamy Baked Chicken Orzo offers irresistible flavor with seasoned chicken, creamy texture, and fresh vegetables, making it a comforting meal ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 6–8 oz cubed cream cheese
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- a couple of handfuls of baby spinach
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken cubes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and chicken broth, mixing gently.
- Layer minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach over orzo mixture.
- Add cubed cream cheese throughout the mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and add Parmesan cheese for the last 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, stir gently, adding cream if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
The dish can be made with chicken thighs for extra flavor.
Experiment with seasonal vegetables to personalize the recipe.
This meal can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg