{"id":2881,"date":"2026-03-31T15:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2881"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:59:14","slug":"creamy-lemon-chicken-orzo-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/creamy-lemon-chicken-orzo-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Ingredients:<\/h4>\n
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  • 2 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)<\/li>\n
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes (or cooked shredded chicken)<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup heavy cream (optional, but makes it extra creamy)<\/li>\n
  • Juice of 1 lemon + lemon zest<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)<\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (like thyme or Italian seasoning)<\/li>\n
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Instructions:<\/h4>\n
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    1. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).<\/li>\n
    2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken with salt and pepper until lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.<\/li>\n
    3. In a baking dish, add the uncooked orzo.<\/li>\n
    4. Add the cooked chicken on top.<\/li>\n
    5. In a bowl, mix together:\n
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      • Cream of chicken soup<\/li>\n
      • Chicken broth<\/li>\n
      • Heavy cream<\/li>\n
      • Lemon juice and zest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Pour this mixture over the orzo and chicken. Stir gently to combine.<\/li>\n
      • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n
      • Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10\u201315 minutes until golden and bubbly.<\/li>\n
      • Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0Tips:<\/h4>\n
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        • You can add spinach or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.<\/li>\n
        • If you don\u2019t have cream of chicken soup, you can substitute with a homemade creamy sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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