Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Orzo Bake: A Delightfully Easy Meal
A comforting and delicious meal that combines chicken, broccoli, and orzo pasta, all baked together with cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, broccoli florets, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Add the milk, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Orzo Bake