GREEK CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This greek chicken casserole is full of flavor and is a quick and easy weeknight dinner for the family.
Provided by Maggie
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cook orzo in a pot of boiling water for ~8 minutes. Once finished, drain in a mesh colander and rinse with cold water. Place it in a large bowl
- In the same bowl as the orzo, add in feta, spinach and can of tomatoes. Mix to combine and pour into a casserole dish.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over orzo mixture in the casserole dish. Place pieces of chicken on top then add lemon slices on top of that.
- Cover with aluminum foil or a lid and bake at 375F for 40 minutes.
- Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before consuming to allow juices to absorb into the orzo. The first time you serve it, use a slotted spoon. The juices will absorb in the fridge over time.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scoop, Calories 376 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg
GREEK CHICKEN ORZO CASSEROLE
This Greek-inspired dish, featuring chicken, spinach, oregano, feta cheese crumbles and fresh lemon, proves that casseroles can be lighter and brighter without sacrificing taste.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix tomatoes, spinach, about half of the cheese, the olive oil and oregano; stir in cooked pasta. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Drizzle broth over pasta mixture. In same bowl, mix chicken and seasoning until well coated. Place chicken pieces over orzo mixture; cover with foil.
- Bake 45 minutes; remove foil, top with remaining cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with grated lemon peel and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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