Description
A simple recipe for creamy chicken and orzo pasta baked with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the oven. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Stir well after adding the cheese to get an even distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: cheesy chicken orzo, chicken pasta bake, creamy orzo, baked chicken dish