Cheesy Chicken Orzo Bake
A comforting and cheesy chicken orzo bake that's sure to please your taste buds!
Equipment
- Casserole Dish 9x13 or 10x15 size recommended
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed in 1/2-inch chunks
- 6 cloves whole garlic, root ends trimmed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 5.2 oz Boursin cheese
- 1.25 cups uncooked orzo
- 1.5 cups starchy pasta water
- 3 cups chopped spinach
- 0.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13 or 10x15 casserole dish.
- Place the sweet potato cubes and garlic cloves in the dish. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Toss to coat and roast for 20 minutes.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cube the chicken and season with the remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Add the Boursin cheese and cubed chicken. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Cook the orzo in boiling water according to package instructions, reserving at least 1 1/2 cups of the starchy pasta water.
- Drain the orzo once cooked. Squeeze the roasted garlic from the peels and mash into a paste. Add the orzo, chopped spinach, and half of the reserved pasta water to the dish. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and optional: broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
Notes
For a twist, try adding sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for extra flavor. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.