Description
A comforting casserole with orzo, chicken, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a greased baking dish so it is ready when your mixture is done.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, lightly browning the pieces.
- Stir in broccoli, cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot and cook orzo until al dente; drain.
- Mix the orzo with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with cheeses and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth for a lighter flavor; add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg