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side angle spoonful of spinach artichoke orzo

One Pan Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake

5 from 1 vote
Course: dinner
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: one pot pasta, orzo, spinach artichoke
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Jess
This One Pan Spinach & Artichoke Orzo Bake is just like your favourite dip but for dinner! Mix everything in one dish, bake and enjoy!
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14-15oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pinch chili flakes
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425F.
  • Place the dry orzo, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped artichoke hearts, dried oregano, dried basil, lemon zest, salt, chili flakes, cream cheese and broth in a medium-large baking dish. Stir everything together and cover the top of the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Taste and give it a stir. This depends on the size of your dish, but most of the liquid will have absorbed and the orzo will be almost cooked. If not, you may need another 15-20 minutes. 
  • Once the broth is almost fully absorbed, take the dish out of the oven and turn the oven to a low broil.
  • Remove the foil from the dish and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese and spinach. Top with the shredded mozzarella and place the dish bake in the oven, uncovered. Broil on low for 2-4 minutes or until the mozzarella cheese is bubbly and starts to turn golden brown.
  • Season with ground black pepper and enjoy! 

Notes

  • The cooking time totally depends on the size of your baking dish and your oven so please keep that in mind! It might take up to 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the dish you use.
  • Need this to be dairy free? Make sure to use dairy-free cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella!
  • If you want to boost up the protein in this dish you can stir in 1-2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breasts when you stir in the spinach.
  • Make sure you taste the dish after the first 15-20 minutes, that way you can adjust the seasonings and cook time.
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