Description
This easy Monterey Chicken-style One-Pan Orzo recipe simplifies the cooking process by combining all ingredients in a single casserole dish, making it a convenient and delicious weeknight dinner option that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Casserole Mixture:
- 1–10.5 oz can cream of chicken with herbs
- 16 oz container sour cream
- 2.5 cups chicken stock
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning**see notes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn (or 1–10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, thawed)
- 16 oz dry orzo
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1–6 oz can French’s crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In the casserole dish, mix cream of chicken, sour cream, chicken stock, seasonings, and garlic until smooth. Add spinach, chicken, half of the cheese, and orzo. Whisk to combine evenly.
- Layer and Bake: Top with remaining cheese and crispy fried onions. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- All-Purpose Seasoning:
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Protein: 22g
