Chicken and Orzo Bake

Chicken and Orzo Bake

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Our tex-mex inspired Chicken and Orzo Bake has all of the nostalgia of casseroles of the past with the updated nuances of the present. Jalapeño, cilantro and lime-infused orzo is nestled beneath a bed of crispy blackened chicken and cooked until the orzo is tender and creamy and the chicken is cooked through. We finish it off with a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese, fresh lime juice and as much cilantro as your heart desires. The perfect one-pot wonder.

Category Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks If you are using breasts, be sure to cut each breast in half

2 3/4 tsp salt, divided

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo

1 small onion, diced

3 large garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup tequila (any kind)

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock, divided

1 cup packed cilantro

1 tbsp lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus more for serving

1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt

1 tbsp honey

extra cilantro

cotija cheese, queso fresco, or feta for sprinkling

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