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Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo

One-Pan Monterey Chicken Orzo

This One-Pan Monterey Chicken Orzo delivers a delicious and comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Base
  • 1 can (10 oz) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 cups baby spinach
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated divided
  • 3 cups cooked and chopped chicken
  • 1 can (6 oz) crispy fried onions divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl or directly in the prepared baking dish, stir together the chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Add garlic, onion powder, spinach, orzo, chicken, and 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and half of the French fried onions. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread mixture out evenly in baking dish, then top with remaining cheese and French fried onions. Cover pan with foil.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly, 10-15 minutes more.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or additional vegetables to suit your taste. Experimenting keeps the dish fresh each time you prepare it.

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