Cozy Chicken and Veggie Orzo Bake

Name: Cozy Chicken and Veggie Orzo Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste

This one pan wonder combines juicy chicken and tender orzo in a creamy, cheesy sauce the whole family will love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a one pan dinner to make a busy weeknight feel a little more relaxed. This dish brings together everything you need for a filling meal in a single skillet, meaning you have fewer dishes to scrub when the cooking is done.

I love how the orzo soaks up all those delicious juices while it bakes. If you have extra veggies in your fridge, feel free to toss them in. Just remember to keep them chopped small so they cook evenly alongside the chicken.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped zucchini
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, then remove the chicken from the pan.
3
In the same skillet, stir in the dry orzo, chicken broth, minced garlic, oregano, tomatoes, and zucchini.
4
Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir everything together well.
5
Cover the skillet tightly with foil or a lid and bake for 20 minutes.
6
Remove the cover, sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
Let it sit for a few minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken up perfectly.

💡 Tips

This dish stores beautifully in the fridge for up to three days. If you find the pasta soaks up too much sauce after sitting, just add a tiny splash of water or broth before reheating it in the microwave.

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