Description
This Dump and Bake Chicken Orzo Casserole is the ultimate easy comfort food! Tender chicken, creamy Boursin cheese, juicy tomatoes, and orzo pasta all cook together in one dish—no stovetop needed. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a cozy, family-friendly dinner without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 heaping cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (5.3-oz) package Boursin cheese
- 3 oz chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- splash of cream (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (optional)
- chopped parsley and/or basil, lemon juice, extra parmesan (to serve (optional))
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Assemble: Add chicken, uncooked orzo, tomatoes, broth, seasoning, salt and pepper to the prepared dish. Stir to combine. Nestle Boursin cheese in the middle.
- Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Carefully uncover, stir in the spinach and parmesan.
- Finish baking uncovered: Stir in a splash of cream if you want a creamier dish. Scatter mozzarella balls on top, if using. Bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Serve: Let the casserole sit or 5-10 minutes before serving with fresh herbs, lemon juice and parmesan, if you like.
Notes
Use uncooked orzo to prevent it from becoming mushy. Cover the dish tightly for the first bake to trap steam. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the orzo to settle and thicken. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg