ZESTY CHICKEN ORZO CASSEROLE

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Zesty seasoned chicken pieces are simmered in a chunky tomato sauce with chile peppers and orzo and topped with shredded Cheddar cheese for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Provided by Tyson Chicken

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Tyson® Grilled & Ready®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
1 cup dried orzo
1 (22 ounce) package Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Frozen Southwestern Chicken Breast Strips, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan combine broth, undrained tomatoes and orzo. Bring to boiling. Stir in Grilled & Ready® Southwestern Chicken Strips. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 920.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Sir El
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This casserole is so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Akram Hosain
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Tamia Gomez
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.


Ghayoor Nadir
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sauce was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


John Okpame
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orzo and the cheese.


Saim Saimfaraz
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


M Hassaan R
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This casserole is so flavorful and comforting. The chicken is tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


AkatsukiAlan Perez
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Roman Ullah
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.


S Lav
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I made this casserole for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy.


David Angula
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This zesty chicken orzo casserole is a keeper! It's packed with flavor and the orzo cooks perfectly. I added a bit of extra cheese to the top and it was so gooey and delicious.