Herbed Chicken and Orzo
Combining the hot cooked orzo with the cheese mixture helps it melt in this chicken and vegetable casserole recipe.
Ingredients
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8 oz. dried orzo
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1-1/2 cups 1-inch pieces fresh green beans (6 oz.)
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1 whole roasted deli chicken
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2 5.2-oz. containers semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs
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1/2 cup milk
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1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
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2 Tbsp. snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart oval casserole; set aside.
2.
Cook orzo according to package directions, adding green beans during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Meanwhile, cut chicken in 6 pieces; set aside.
3.
In large bowl whisk together cheese and milk until combined. Add hot orzo mixture; stir until coated. Stir in shredded carrots. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with chicken pieces.
4.
Bake, covered, 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 6.
Nutrition information
Calories 566, Total Fat 32 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 685 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 8%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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