Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake
Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a single, easy-to-make dish. This one-pan meal bursts with Tuscan flavors, featuring rich garlic and fresh spinach alongside gooey mozzarella and nutty parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep and cleanup while delivering a hearty family-friendly meal that everyone will love. Serve it with a crusty bread or a light salad for an unforgettable dining experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dry orzo
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 3 cups chicken stock (unsalted)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, bring water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the cooked chicken with minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
- Stir in chicken stock, heavy cream, spinach, and cherry tomatoes until the spinach wilts.
- Mix in grated parmesan until melted; top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 76mg