Chicken-Orzo Florentine Recipe

Name: Chicken-Orzo Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained; 1 (10 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1 (10 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon oregano

1
Cook chicken in boiling water for 15 minutes and reserve broth.
2
Cut chicken in bite size pieces, and set aside.
3
Pour broth through strainer and cook orzo in remaining broth.
4
In a large sprayed skillet, saute mushrooms until tender.
5
Remove from heatand stir in chicken, orzo, spinach, soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice,oregeno, and pepper.
6
Fold in half the cheese and mix well.
7
Spoon into greased 9x13 inch baking dish,and sprinkle with remaining cheeseand breadcrumbs.
8
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Orzo Florentine 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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Chicken-Orzo Florentine

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Variations & substitutions

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