Easy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Bake
This easy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Bake is a one-dish dinner made with chicken, broccoli, orzo and cheddar cheese. The chicken and orzo go in uncooked for a simple dump-and-bake family dinner with minimal prep and cleanup.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
- 1-1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Add the dry orzo, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to your baking dish and mix together. Then you'll add the chicken breast and broccoli, stirring again until everything is evenly distributed in the pan. Make sure most of the orzo is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir everything well. Make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and check the orzo for doneness. If the orzo is still a little firm, add a splash of broth or milk, cover again and bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken and the cheese will melt as it sits.