Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake: Easy Comfort Food for All Occasions
An easy and delicious recipe for Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and Italian seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Add diced tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Mix the cooked orzo with the chicken mixture and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with ground turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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