Baked Orzo with Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Orzo with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Diced; 2 Large Carrots, Diced; 2 Celery Stalks, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 12 ounces, weight Dry Orzo Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2 Boneless And Skinless Chicken Breasts, Fully-cooked And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 2 cups Vegetable Stock; 1/4 cups Fresh Oregano, Chopped; 6 ounces, weight Mozzarella, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubes; ⅔ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; Salt And Black Pepper; 3 Roma Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; Fresh Chopped Parsley, For Garnish

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
2 Large Carrots, Diced
2 Celery Stalks, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
12 ounces, weight Dry Orzo Pasta
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 Boneless And Skinless Chicken Breasts, Fully-cooked And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
2 cups Vegetable Stock
1/4 cups Fresh Oregano, Chopped
6 ounces, weight Mozzarella, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubes
⅔ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt And Black Pepper
3 Roma Tomatoes, Sliced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Fresh Chopped Parsley, For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onion, carrots and celery.
4
Cook for about 10 minutes, or until veggies are just tender.
5
Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6
Add orzo and tomato paste.
7
Stir to mix well and cook for an additional 34 minutes.
8
Remove pan from heat and stir in chicken, stock, fresh oregano mozzarella, Parmesan and a generous amount of salt and black pepper.
9
Mix well and transfer to a large baking dish.
10
Place sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkle with dry oregano.
11
Bake for 4550 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
12
Remove from heat and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
13
Enjoy!

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Diced, 2 Large Carrots, Diced, 2 Celery Stalks, Diced, and more.

Yes, Baked Orzo with Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Orzo with Chicken

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