"This creamy dump-and-bake chicken orzo recipe is an entire meal that bakes in one dish -- with just 10 minutes of prep!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 (22 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (about 1 very large 22-ounce jar or 1 ½ 15-ounce jars) ((approximately 2 ½ cups total))
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken ((such as meat from a rotisserie chicken))
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
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1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, (drained)
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2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, (coarsely chopped)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, (optional)
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1 ½ cups Italian blend cheese ((or sub with shredded mozzarella cheese))
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Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs such as basil, oregano, and parsley for garnish