Chicken Orzo Bake is the ultimate one-pan dinner packed with tender chicken, loads of veggies, and rich, cheesy orzo.
Author’s Notes
Creamy, Cheesy, and Totally straightforward!
This one-pot creamy orzo has been a reader favorite for years, and it’s a staple in my own kitchen, too. I recently shared it on Instagram and got a few messages asking if it could be baked instead of cooked on the stovetop.
I loved the idea and tested it until it was just right. My husband usually isn’t one to eat the same thing day after day, but he’s been happily polishing off batch after batch of this chicken orzo bake. He’s completely obsessed.
Dinner really doesn’t get much easier than this! It’s a true dump-and-bake meal that delivers big flavor with hardly any effort. I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Chicken Orzo Bake Ingredients
| Ingredients | Helpful Tip |
|---|---|
| Orzo pasta | Choose a high-quality Italian bronze-cut orzo. Use leftovers in lemon orzo pasta. |
| Chicken broth & heavy cream | Use a high-quality chicken broth for the best flavor and stick with heavy cream, since milk can curdle in the oven. |
| Veggies (peas, carrots, corn, broccoli) | I tested adding the broccoli at the start, but it turned out too mushy. It’s best stirred in at the end, finely chopped so it softens quickly. |
| Cheeses (Cheddar & Parmesan) | Freshly grate the cheeses for the best flavor and texture in this chicken orzo bake. |
| Rotisserie chicken & spices | Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor. check the seasoning and adjust the seasoning after baking. |
How To Make Chicken Orzo Bake
- Mix: Combine broth, cream, seasonings, veggies, orzo, and cheese in a 9×13 dish.
- Bake: Top with more cheese and bake at 375°F.
- Stir: Add diced chicken, finely chopped broccoli, and the remaining cheese. Mix.
- Rest: Let sit 10 minutes, stir gently, and serve.
What To Serve On The Side
- Simple green salad: A Garden Salad or Caesar Salad.
- French bread or dinner rolls: reliable for scooping up the creamy chicken orzo.
- Fruit salad: Something light, like a Fall Fruit Salad or this straightforward Citrus Salad.
Storage
- Best Fresh: Chicken Orzo Bake is at its very best right out of the oven.
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth or cream to bring back the creamy texture.
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