Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo
Monterey Chicken One-Pan Orzo is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty meal without the fuss. This easy one-pan recipe combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and orzo pasta, all baked to perfection in a single casserole dish. The rich flavors of garlic, spinach, and melted Monterey Jack cheese create a delightful harmony that your family will love. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep time, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying dinner together. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personalized touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 1–6 oz can French's crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- In the casserole dish, combine cream of chicken, sour cream, chicken stock, minced garlic, and seasonings. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in torn spinach leaves, rotisserie chicken, half of the grated cheese, and dry orzo until well combined.
- Top with remaining cheese and crispy fried onions. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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