Description
Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a medley of Tuscan flavors, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake, family meal, Italian recipe, baked chicken