Baked Chicken And Garlic Orzo Recipes

GARLIC-BUTTER ORZO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Find 20 minutes and this luscious, Caprese salad-inspired, chicken casserole can be tonight's dinner. The trick to the quick prep is coating the raw ingredients with rich and aromatic seasonings before baking. The chicken breasts get rubbed with olive oil, Italian seasoning and a dash of red pepper flakes and placed atop a garlicky, buttery bed of orzo and tomatoes. Then the casserole gets sealed up tight with foil, so the flavors can concentrate and meld in the oven. It won't take long before you're enjoying the savory aroma-and flavor-of this dish!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Garlic-Butter Orzo Chicken Casserole image

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread uncooked orzo evenly in baking dish.
Add broth, melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper to orzo in baking dish; stir. Spread tomatoes evenly over mixture.
In large bowl, mix oil, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place chicken evenly over tomatoes; cover with foil. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut, and chicken and mixture are both heated to at least 165°F in center.
Remove foil, and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese; bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast and About 1 Cup Orzo, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ORZO NOODLES

This is a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta. I have several variations for this recipe. Add more red pepper for extra spice. Substitute the chicken for clams or shrimp. Substitute the spinach leaves for diced tomatoes. I've also added spices such as basil, rosemary and oregano bringing a distinct Italian flavor to the dish.

Provided by VBRAUER671

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles image

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
grated Parmesan cheese for topping