Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo Recipe
Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo is a simple and delicious dish where all the ingredients are combined in a casserole dish and baked to perfection. With creamy textures, tender orzo, and flavorful chicken, this easy one-pan meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Creamy Base:
- 1–10.5 oz can cream of chicken with herbs
- 16 oz container sour cream
- 2.5 cups chicken stock
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn (or 1–10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, thawed)
- 16 oz dry orzo
- 3 cups monterey jack cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1–6 oz can French’s crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Grease a 9×13 casserole dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix Base: Combine cream of chicken, sour cream, chicken stock, seasonings, and garlic in the casserole dish. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in spinach, chicken, half of the cheese, and orzo. Mix until well combined.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the mixture, top with crispy fried onions. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For the all-purpose seasoning, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Protein: 22g
Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/monterey-chicken-one-pan-orzo-recipe/
