Kotopoulo Giouvetsi ( Chicken Casserole With Orzo) Recipe

Name: Kotopoulo Giouvetsi ( Chicken Casserole With Orzo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium roasting chicken (3-4 lbs); 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large bell peppers, cored seeded,and finely chopped; 1 cup peeled chopped plum tomato; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cups water; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium roasting chicken (3-4 lbs)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large bell peppers, cored seeded,and finely chopped
1 cup peeled chopped plum tomato
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups water
grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Wash chicken and rub outside and inside with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3
Season skin with salt and pepper.
4
Place chicken in a medium-to-large baking pan, preferably glass or clay, and spread orzo evenly around chicken.
5
Add remaining oil and other ingredients except cheese and toss in pan to combine.
6
Place pan, uncovered, in hot oven and reduce heat to 350F.
7
Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, basting chicken every 10 to 15 minutes with pan juices, until chicken is tender and orzo cooked, adding more water, if necessary, during baking if orzo seems too dry.
8
Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium roasting chicken (3-4 lbs), 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Kotopoulo Giouvetsi ( Chicken Casserole With Orzo) 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.

Kotopoulo Giouvetsi ( Chicken Casserole With Orzo)

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