Description
Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This one-pan dish features juicy chicken, tender orzo pasta, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach, all blended with aromatic Italian seasonings. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe creates an inviting atmosphere filled with mouthwatering aromas. Enjoy a delightful meal that both pleases the palate and warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in orzo pasta, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Nestle the chicken back into the mixture in the baking dish; scatter cherry tomatoes on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Uncover for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or thyme. - Swap chicken for shrimp or add more vegetables for a nutritious twist. - Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.