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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo Bakes

Delicious meal prep recipe packed with chicken, orzo, mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner Recipes, Macro Friendly Recipes, Meal Prep, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 5 bowls
Author: Krista Pool

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 tablespoons orzo uncooked (5.25oz)
  • 1.25 cups chicken broth
  • 25 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 handfuls spinach chopped (75g)
  • 4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat free milk
  • 28 g freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 lemon optional, for garnish
  • fresh basil optional, for garnish

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 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
  • Dice up the chicken and season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Place 5 ounces of chicken in each bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat begin heating the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté 8-10 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Add the cream cheese and milk. Stir gently to melt and combine.
  • Add the spinach and cook until slightly wilted. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Evenly distribute amongst the 5 bowls, right on top of the chicken.
  • Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
  • Top with some fresh basil and lemon juice.
  • Let cool before covering with lids and placing in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

  • Search the Myfitnesspal or MacrosFirst app food databases for Stay Fit Mom Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo Bakes to log in your food diary.
  • Add extra veggies to get in some extra micronutrients!
  • Freeze a few if you won’t eat them in time. Store in the freezer up to 30 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.6g | Protein: 42.9g | Fat: 13.9g | Fiber: 2.8g