CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN BAKE WITH ORZO

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake with Orzo - Olivia Adriance

CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN BAKE WITH ORZO

Chunks of chicken get baked with gluten-free orzo, broth, artichokes, spinach, and tomatoes in one pan for the easiest dinner with barely any prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: Chicken and orzo, Chicken bake, Mediterranean meals, One pan, One pan chicken, Orzo bake, Orzo recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 - 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine (or extra broth)
1 (12-ounce) box gluten-free orzo (corn & rice orzo preferably, or regular orzo if not GF)
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
3 cups baby spinach
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with avocado oil or olive oil.
Add all the ingredients (chicken, shallots, garlic, white wine, orzo, chicken broth, artichoke, spinach, tomatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice) except for the cream cheese to the casserole dish. Mix until well combined.
Press into an even layer, making sure most of the orzo is submerged in liquid to ensure even cooking. Add the cream cheese on top.
Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove lid/foil, stir the cream cheese into the mixture, and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

If you’re really short on time, you can prepare this meal in the morning, cover it, and let it chill in the fridge until that evening. When you’re ready, simply pop it in the oven and bake before serving!

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