Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken Baked Orzo
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Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken Baked Orzo

4 servings
This one-pan baked orzo checks every box: juicy chicken, tender orzo, savory tomatoes, and creamy cheese. For a weeknight or a dinner party, this chicken baked orzo recipe is a great go-to.

Ingredients

  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts, patted dry

    1 ¼ lb
  • Italian seasoning

    divided

    1 tbsp
  • kosher salt

    divided

    1 ¼ tsp
  • black pepper

    divided

    ¾ tsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • pkg. cherry tomatoes

    12-oz.

    1
  • garlic cloves
    3 medium
  • pkg. uncooked orzo

    1-lb.

    1
  • chicken broth
    4 c
  • heavy whipping cream
    ½ c
  • fresh basil

    plus more for garnish

    ¼ c
  • Parmesan cheese

    divided

    2 oz
  • whole-milk mozzarella cheese
    4 oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes start to soften and release their juices, about 2 minutes. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until tomato juices have absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and nestle chicken breasts into orzo.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Bake in preheated oven until liquid is mostly absorbed and a thermometer inserted into the breast registers 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Stir cream, basil, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan into orzo. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Return to preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and orzo is tender, 8 to 10 more minutes.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Slice chicken and serve with orzo. Sprinkle with more basil.

    Step 6
Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken Baked Orzo
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Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken Baked Orzo

35 min4 servings

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