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A serving of creamy chicken orzo pasta on a white plate with melted cheese and tomatoes.

One-Pan Baked Creamy Chicken Orzo Pasta

This One-Pan Baked Creamy Chicken Orzo Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal — creamy, cheesy, and loaded with real, nourishing ingredients. Tender orzo pasta bakes in a rich chicken broth and cream sauce with juicy chicken, baby spinach, and cherry tomatoes. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that comes together in one dish for a cozy, no-fuss meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 474 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil 
  • Mixing spoon or silicone spatula 
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cheese grater
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces orzo pasta uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken shredded chicken or diced chicken breasts
  • 2 cups spinach packed
  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Before you start cooking, take a few minutes to get everything ready. Shred the mozzarella and grate the parmesan cheese, and measure out all of the ingredients.
  • In your 9x13-inch baking dish, add the orzo, cooked chicken, chicken broth, spinach, cherry tomatoes, heavy cream, half of the mozzarella and parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir everything together until evenly coated in the creamy mixture.tep
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes, until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top, and return to the oven.
  • Bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let your creamy chicken orzo bake rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This short rest time helps the sauce thicken and the flavors come together perfectly.

Notes

Store: Let the chicken orzo bake cool to room temperature, then transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days..

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1920IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 2mg
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