For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of minced garlic. To prevent the orzo from sticking, stir it halfway through the baking time. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will not be as intense. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with grilled eggplant or zucchini.
Bruschetta Chicken Casserole
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS22
Experience the vibrant flavors of bruschetta in this comforting and easy-to-prepare chicken casserole. Juicy chicken breasts are nestled amongst tender orzo pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic, all baked to perfection under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A drizzle of pesto and balsamic glaze adds a final touch of elegance and flavor.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate48 g
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Cholesterol120 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein42 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium1167 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Spread orzo evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add broth, 2 tablespoons melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Spread tomatoes evenly over top. (5 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and trim any visible fat. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoon melted butter over chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken over the tomatoes and cover the baking dish with foil. (10 minutes)
04
Step
1 hrs
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (60 minutes)
05
Step
7 mins
Remove foil and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes longer. (7 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Drizzle pesto and balsamic glaze over each serving and garnish with basil. (2 minutes)
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Arvel Mante
Jun 15, 2025I didn't have fresh basil pesto, so I used store-bought and it was still delicious.
Ruben Cruickshankcarroll
May 30, 2025The orzo was a little undercooked for my liking, so I added a bit more broth and baked it a little longer.
Ariane Corkery
May 21, 2025I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was even better!
Madie Abernathy
May 10, 2025This was so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved it.
Madisen Gutkowski
May 7, 2025This is a great weeknight meal, quick and easy to prepare.
Karley Boyer
Apr 30, 2025Definitely a keeper recipe!