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Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo


  • Author: amanda-miller
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A creamy and comforting one-pan dish combining rotisserie chicken, orzo, and spinach, baked to perfection for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken with herbs
  • 1 (16 oz) container sour cream
  • 2.5 cups chicken stock
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves (torn) or 1 (10 oz) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 16 oz dry orzo
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 (6 oz) can French’s crispy fried onions

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In the casserole dish, add the cream of chicken, sour cream, and chicken stock; combine until well blended.
  4. Incorporate garlic, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth.
  5. Add spinach, rotisserie chicken, half of the grated cheese, and orzo; mix to evenly distribute.
  6. Top with the remaining cheese and add an even layer of crispy fried onions on top.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.

Notes

Make sure to whisk the base ingredients thoroughly to avoid a lumpy texture. You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or chicken stock with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg