Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo Bakes
on Apr 21, 2024, Updated Jan 12, 2025
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These creamy and delicious Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo Bakes are packed full of protein and flavor! There is something so great about making a meal prep recipe to have on hand to eat throughout the week. Making these ahead of time will save you on those busy days and keep you full and satisfied.
Nutritional Information / Macros
Makes 5 servings
Serving size: 1 bowl
428 cals
44.3p / 30.6c / 13f
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Ingredients
- Orzo
- Chicken broth
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Light mayo
- Plain, non fat Greek yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Spinach
- Artichoke hearts in water
- Feshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- Mozzarella cheese
What is Orzo?
What is orzo? It’s actually a small pasta shaped like a grain! If you’re a pasta lover, try it out! It cooks quicker than rice and is so good! It’s perfect in creamy meals like this one!
Orzo bakes are always a hit with those who try them. If you struggle to get your rice bakes to cook completely, sub in orzo!
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS
These bowls can easily be reheated right in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. If you prefer, preheat the oven to 350º and warm them back up for about 10 minutes for a delicious meal in minutes.
FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS
Easily freeze these Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo Bakes. Let them cool, cover with the lid, and store for up to a month in the freezer. Make sure you always let the bowls defrost a little bit before putting them in the microwave so they don’t crack.
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MEAL PREP SUPPLIES USED
4 cup glass bowls -Make sure the bowls you’re purchasing are oven safe. They will say so on the label if purchasing in store.
Half size sheet pan – This is the perfect size for 5, 4 cup glass bowls. You can, of course, use a full size sheet pan but your bowls will slide around.
Meat Thermometer – This will help you make sure your chicken is thoroughly cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165º.
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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Orzo Bakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 tablespoons orzo, uncooked (5.25oz)
- 25 tablespoons chicken broth, (1.56 cups)
- 25 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 5 tablespoons light mayo, 75g
- 1/3 cup plain, non fat Greek yogurt, 75g
- 1 tablespoon Dijoin mustard
- 2 handfuls spinach, chopped (75g)
- 13.75 oz. can artichoke hearts in water, drained and diced
- 30 g freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (56g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and arrange 5 oven safe containers on a cookie sheet.
- To each bowl add 3 tablespoons of orzo and 5 tablespoons of chicken broth.
- Dice up the chicken and season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Place 5 ounces of chicken in each bowl.
- In a mixing bowl combine the mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, spinach, artichoke hearts, and parmigiano reggiano. Stir well and evenly distribute amongst the 5 bowls, right on top of the chicken.
- Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the 5 bowls.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Let cool before covering with lids and placing in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
This has been my favorite recipe from here so far. I’ve made this at least 6 times. I add a few pinches of crushed red pepper when seasoning the chicken. It’s amazing! It also freezes well!
I usually have steamed green beans on the side. It’s a very satisfying meal!
Any suggestions of what you could add to this recipe for a little more (5ish grams) fiber?
You can add as many additional veggies as you’d like. Maybe steam some extra veggies and add them on top as a side?
I want to try this but can’t have that many carbs. If I decrease my orzo to 1 tbsp, can I just do the same with the broth?
Can I cook in one pan if I don’t have 5 separate dishes?
Yes! Cooks the same.
I am looking forward to trying this!
Can you make this just in one pan for the family?
What can I substitute the artichokes for?
This is one of my favorite recipes from Stay Fit Mom, I make it with rice or quinoa. Yummy.
I’ve made this before and it was amazing!! I can’t remember if you add the water from the artichokes hearts into the mixture or not…my memory says no but just want to make sure I’m not going crazy, and the water is specified so it’s not artichoke hearts in oil…please help me be less crazy and confirm you don’t use the water!?
Oh I’m sorry, I need to specify that. No, it’s just strained artichoke hearts.
Haven’t made this yet but I just wanted to say thank you so much for these meal prep recipes. They truly save my life when it comes to staying on track with my calorie deficit because otherwise I’d just end up eating the same boring things over and over again and get sick of trying to figure out what to eat. These help me so much with not giving up.
You’re welcome Shellby!
What size dish would I use to make this all in one’s, not 5 separate dishes.
Hi Sally! If you want to keep it as is and make 5 servings, I would suggest an 8X8 or 7X11. A traditional 9X13 might be a little too big. I like to do 8 servings when using a 9X13 casserole dish.