Description
This Creamy Baked Chicken Orzo is a delightful comfort dish packed with juicy chicken, tender orzo, and vibrant tomatoes. Perfect for quick dinners or cozy meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 6–8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- ¼ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with olive oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Mix in uncooked orzo and chicken broth; stir well for even distribution.
- Add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes; gently fold in.
- Dot with cubed cream cheese on top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Fold in baby spinach and sprinkle with Parmesan; optionally drizzle with heavy cream and bake until cheese is melted.
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg