I've been sitting on this recipe for a while - mostly because I didn't actually read it. I thought it would be more complicated. Even when I enlisted Andy's help to make it - I considered ordering take out. But... I had already defrosted a container of leftover cooked turkey from Thanksgiving and had the rest of the ingredients so let's go. It was a matter of literally dumping everything together, stirring and baking. The chicken/turkey was the only thing to precook, even the orzo went in dry. Andy was surprised - "that's it?" That's it! I had a naysayer... my usually naysayer who complained it was going to be "just like broccoli cheddar soup" which he proclaimed his love for on first taste... then further meals his disgust... Nope... not even a little like that soup... and thankfully my naysayer decided it was good and he really DID enjoy it. How about that. I'm not looking forward to his teen years when he gets even more mouthy about what I cook. I used to enjoy when he was smaller and loved everything, maybe I can keep him little... or somehow find that part of him that likes to try new things. This was delicious and easy and great for a cold night.
Dump & Bake Chicken Broccoli Orzo Casserole
1.5 cups chicken broth
1-10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
1/2 box (8oz) uncooked orzo
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1. Preheat oven to 425. Grease an 8x10 (for 4 people… 9x13 for 8 people w/ double the ingredients) with cooking spray.
2. Add chicken broth, can of soup and all spices. Stir in broccoli, cooked chicken and uncooked orzo. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Uncover and stir gently with a fork. Taste for pasta doneness (firm, but tender). If it still needs more time, cover and cook for another few minutes. Be sure not to overcook as the pasta can easily become mushy, if so.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler for another 2 minutes to create a crispy, brown topping. Enjoy!
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