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Monterey Chicken One Pan Orzo

Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo

Delicious Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo is an easy dinner recipe that's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can cream of chicken with herbs 10.5 oz
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 2.5 cups chicken stock
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves torn
  • 16 oz dry orzo
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can French's crispy fried onions 6 oz

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add the cream of chicken, sour cream, and chicken stock directly into the casserole dish. Add seasonings and garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
  3. Stir in the spinach, chicken, half the cheese, and orzo. Whisk to evenly combine and incorporate into the liquid. Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Top with remaining cheese and an even layer of crispy fried onions. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 22gFat: 13g

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results. Taste orzo for doneness before serving. Broil for a couple of minutes for extra crunch on top.

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