CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND ORZO CASSEROLE
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.
Provided by Deb Finney
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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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Syed Nadeem Hussain Shah
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this casserole to others. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a hit with my family.
Melissa velbaum
[email protected]This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Denise Nicholson
[email protected]I'm not a fan of casseroles, but this one was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Patricia Tommy
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the spinach and orzo.
Azhar Aslam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new casserole recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a keeper!
Bramuel Wanzala
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Julija Benkovic
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Mm M
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge, and this casserole was the perfect way to turn it into a delicious meal.
md Said Miya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors.
Sherbdr rai
[email protected]Overall, this was a good casserole. It was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Charlesetta Nelson
[email protected]The orzo was a little too al dente for my liking. I would have preferred it to be cooked a bit longer.
Adnan safi Adnan safi
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper.
Mohiuddin Shagor
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this casserole was to make. I was able to get it on the table in under an hour, and it turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Qamar Zaidi
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the chicken, spinach, and orzo blended perfectly, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.