Saturday, May 23, 2026

Chicken Orzo Bake

 Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, lightly drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt + salt for chicken
  • Black pepper
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • Spinach
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. Grease 9x13 pan and add orzo, broth, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and seasoning. Stir.
  3. Let sit 5 minutes 
  4. Add chicken thighs and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Add cream cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, stir and re-cover with foil.
  8. Bake an additional 15 - 20 minutes.
  9. Rest covered for 5 minutes.
  10. Stir everything together until the cream cheese has melted.
  11. Add spinach and let wilt 1 - 2 minutes.

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