Creamy Ricotta Chicken and Orzo Bake

40m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking dish.
  2. 2Add 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup spinach, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix until all ingredients are dispersed.
  3. 3Add 1.5 cups uncooked orzo and gently mix.
  4. 4Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup water over ingredients, then add 3/4 cup ricotta cheese. Mix to combine.
  5. 5Add in seasonings and squeeze in juice of lemon. Stir well.
  6. 6Bake for 30 minutes then remove from oven to top with additional mozzarella.
  7. 7Return to oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 cups uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • 0 seasonings

Equipment

baking dishoven