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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo Bake
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo Bake

1 h 5 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @itsmesaramartinez10 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

8 people
  • orzo (uncooked)Grains454 g
  • broccoli cheddar soup (store-bought tub)Fresh907 g
  • low-sodium chicken brothPantry480 ml
  • rotisserie chicken (shredded)Meat375 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • Frank's RedHot hot sauce (a few shakes)Pantry5 ml
  • frozen broccoli florets (straight from the bag, no thawing)Produce340 g
  • extra-sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy227 g
  • Cheez-Its (crushed)Other40 g

per serving

Nutrition

396kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
14 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the oven and prepare the dish

    • Heat the oven to 375 °F.
    • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    Step 1

  2. Combine the base ingredients

    • Dump the orzo, soup, broth and chicken into the dish.
    • Sprinkle on the garlic powder, pepper and hot sauce.
    • Add the frozen broccoli straight from the bag and stir well so the orzo is under the liquid.
    Step 2

  3. Bake covered

    • Cover the dish tightly with foil.
    • Bake at 375 °F until the orzo is tender.
    Step 3

  4. Add the cheese and topping

    • Uncover and stir; the mixture should look loose and creamy.
    • Stir in half the cheddar, then top with the rest and the crushed Cheez-Its.
    Step 4

  5. Bake uncovered and rest

    • Bake uncovered until the topping is melted and golden.
    • Let it sit before serving and taste before adding any salt.
    Step 5
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