One Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken Orzo Bake
Serves 5
10 mins prep
55 mins cook
65 mins total
This Creamy Chicken Orzo Bake is an easy one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, creamy tomato parmesan sauce, baked orzo, and garlic. Fancy enough for entertaining but simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner.
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bonelessskinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
tspkosher saltdivided
tspblack pepperdivided
tbspolive oil or melted butter
garlic clovesminced
can14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
cupheavy cream
tspdried basil
tspred pepper flakesoptional
tspsugaroptional
cupdry orzo
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
Add the uncooked orzo to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Pour chicken broth over the top.
In a bowl, mix together crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, sugar (if using), ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the orzo and stir lightly.
Season chicken breasts with remaining salt and pepper, then place directly on top of the orzo mixture.
Drizzle chicken with olive oil or melted butter.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the orzo is tender.
Garnish with parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Serve warm with roasted asparagus.