{"id":2457,"date":"2026-02-23T10:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:06:13","slug":"8-chicken-and-orzo-recipes-we-make-again-and-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2457","title":{"rendered":"8 Chicken and Orzo Recipes We Make Again and Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-intro_1-0\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking for a quick and easy dinner that&#8217;s sure to please everyone at your table? Your search ends here. Chicken and orzo are a match made in heaven\u2014just take these eight easy recipes, for example. From cozy soups and casseroles to one-pan wonders, you&#8217;ll find something you love in this collection of our best chicken and orzo recipes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-easy-slow-cooker-boursin-chicken-and-pasta\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This easy slow cooker Boursin chicken and pasta features boneless chicken breasts, spinach, and orzo pasta in a creamy tomato and Boursin sauce.&#8221; \u2014Nicole McLaughlin\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-lemon-chicken-orzo-soup\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jen Causey \/ Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey \/ Prop Styling: Josh Hoggle\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This lemon chicken orzo soup is comfort in a bowl! It is so flavorful with tender pieces of chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family&#8217;s favorite soup recipes.&#8221; \u2014ReneePaj\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-chicken-and-orzo-bake\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chicken and Orzo Bake <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This chicken and orzo bake is a tasty one-pot dinner, suitable for weeknights. The spinach and sun-dried tomatoes add a nice pop of color and loads of flavor to the cheesy orzo.&#8221; \u2014Barrett Heald\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-creamy-banana-pepper-bacon-chicken\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Creamy Banana Pepper Bacon Chicken <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Chicken breasts are simmered in a cream sauce flavored with banana peppers and bacon. Serve over orzo for a delicious meal.&#8221; \u2014Nicole McLaughlin\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-dump-and-bake-chicken-piccata-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This easy chicken piccata orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner with lemon-garlic chicken atop creamy orzo. It takes minutes to assemble, and is on the table in under an hour.&#8221; \u2014Natalie Gravois\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-greek-lemon-chicken-orzo-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Allrecipes \/ Qi Ai<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This Greek lemon chicken orzo casserole features Greek-seasoned chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, and olives in a cozy one-dish dinner. I love casseroles, but I don\u2019t have a large family, so a lot of casseroles leave me with too many leftovers. Here\u2019s a small casserole that will satisfy three people.&#8221; \u2014Brenda Venable\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-one-pan-pesto-chicken-and-vegetables\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Vegetables <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Allrecipes \/ Kim Shupe<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This one-pan pesto chicken and vegetables is a quick and cozy weeknight dinner. Creamy, herb-packed pesto chicken and orzo come together in one skillet with tender broccoli, Sweety Drop peppers, and a silky bone-broth sauce that tastes indulgent without feeling heavy.&#8221; \u2014TheDailyGourmet\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-chicken-piccata-meatballs\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chicken Piccata Meatballs <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Jacob Fox \/ Food Styling: Stephanie Hunter, Kelsey Moylan \/ Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;These chicken piccata meatballs cook in one pan with a delicious pan sauce of lemon, capers, white wine, and butter. They are great served over orzo, rice or angel hair pasta.&#8221; \u2014Nicole McLaughlin\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a quick and easy dinner that&#8217;s sure to please everyone at your table? Your search ends here. Chicken and orzo are a match made in heaven\u2014just take these eight easy recipes, for example. 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