Creamy Chicken & Orzo Pasta Casserole
I am married to a man who eats a lot of food and it never ceases to amaze me how much he can actually eat in one sitting. You would think that eventually he would gain weight but that never seems to happen and it’s actually really infuriating to me because I have to watch every bite! Kidding but not if you know what I mean!
I know when he really loves something because he eats until he’s stuffed and that’s exactly what happened with this Creamy Chicken & Orzo Pasta Casserole! It was (there were no leftovers) so delicious…creamy and comforting! It’s the sort of food you want after a long day when you’re starving and tired…it just hits the spot! You would think from looking at this dish, that it would be filled with lots of cheese and really heavy, but actually it’s surprisingly light. It has under a cup of ricotta cheese and it’s sprinkled with mozzarella on top. Honestly, this will be my go-to for pasta casseroles from here on out because we both loved it so much!
Normally, I double recipes…I know I’ve told you that I’m still cooking for 5 people, but for some reason, I didn’t double this one and I really wish I had. This recipe comes together quickly and i promise you’ll love it. It could be vegetarian…just leave out the chicken and use vegetable broth. If I left out the chicken, I would add some parmesan and a little extra mozzarella, but it would still be delicious. Pasta baked with cheese and broth couldn’t ever be bad.
I think this Creamy Chicken & Orzo would be perfect for a potluck (there are lots of those over the holidays) because it’s really good at room temperature and a hit with children! Keep scrolling for the recipe and make your grocery list because you’ll want to make it tonight!
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