Crack Chicken Orzo

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Creamy crack chicken orzo made in one pot with tender chicken, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and melty cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner, main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: craack chicken orzo casserole, crack chicken orzo, crack ckicken orzo bake, crack orzo

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning
16 ounces uncooked orzo
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 cup cooked and diced bacon
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
green onions for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, add 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese, and 8 ounces sour cream, and mix until smooth.
Stir in 3 cups chicken broth, 1 (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning, 16 ounces uncooked orzo, 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded, 1 cup cooked and diced bacon, and 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour into the baking dish and top with the remaining 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly. Top with green onions and serve.

Notes

Storage & Make Ahead Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Freezer: Wrap the baked and cooled casserole in plastic wrap and foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF until heated through.
Make Ahead: Mix all the ingredients except for the orzo and store in the refrigerator. When ready to bake the casserole, add the orzo to the filling and pour it into a baking dish. Top with cheese and bake as directed.

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