Description
A creamy, comforting one-pot dish featuring tender orzo, juicy diced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, all baked together in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Dish:
- 2 cups dried orzo
- 3 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes (with oil), diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a baking dish, add the orzo, chicken stock, heavy cream, diced chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Stir to ensure the orzo is completely covered by the liquid.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Remove from the oven, and fold in the Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, and enjoy your delicious, comforting meal!
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
