chicken, spinach, and orzo casserole

Name: Chicken, Spinach, and Orzo Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 - chicken breasts (can use boneless or bone-in); 2/3 cup(s) orzo; 8 ounce(s) fresh mushrooms, sliced; 10 ounce(s) chopped frozen spinach; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz); 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice (I have used fresh and bottled); 1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoned pepper; 3/4 cup(s) skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) Italian seasoned bread crumbs

★★★★☆ 4

Chicken, Spinach, and Orzo Casserole ready to serve.

review

a recipe by

Deb Finney

@DebFinney

Little Rock, AR

This recipe was given to me by the mother of a friend. She made it for us one night and it was outstanding!! Different from so many chicken casseroles. I have made it several times, with a caesar salad, bread for dinner. Everyone that has had it, loved it.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Deb is right. This recipe is very different from your average chicken casserole. The sauce and orzo are creamy. Spinach and sauteed mushrooms add a rich umami flavor. Serve this as a main or it could even be a side dish. It's a delicious dinner casserole.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

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★★★★☆ 4

serves 6-8

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For chicken, spinach, and orzo casserole

4

chicken breasts (can use boneless or bone-in)
2/3 c

orzo
8 oz

fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 oz

chopped frozen spinach
1 can

cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1/2 c

mayonnaise
2 tsp

lemon juice (I have used fresh and bottled)
1/2 tsp

seasoned pepper
3/4 c

skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c

Italian seasoned bread crumbs

How To Make chicken, spinach, and orzo casserole

1
Boil chicken breasts, reserve broth. Chop chicken or shred, whichever you prefer. I tend to just chop.

2
Cook orzo according to package directions using the chicken broth.
3
Saute mushrooms until tender.
4
Mix chicken, orzo, spinach (thawed and drained), mushrooms, soup, mayo, lemon juice, and pepper.
5
Spoon into a greased 9 x13 pan. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
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