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Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

September 15, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 41 Comments

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Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli and Orzo Casserole!! Cheesy, flavorful and perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner! Use shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut and get dinner on the table faster!

Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli and Orzo Casserole!! Cheesy, flavorful and perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner! Use shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut and get dinner on the table faster! 

Last week I was participating in the Loaded with parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella, this Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli and Orzo Casserole will not disappoint!

The ingredients that make this casserole for me, or any casserole for that matter, is the cheese. And I used the good stuff today.

Sartori Cheese

I love cheese so when I received this glorious package of cheese from Three Cheese Chicken Broccoli and Orzo Casserole!! Cheesy, flavorful and perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner! Use shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut and get dinner on the table faster!

The cheese, the orzo and the chicken and broccoli make this casserole. This is comfort food. Good hearty food at it’s finest. You have to try this. .  and the next time you’re at the grocery store, look for the Sartori Cheese (a Wisconsin cheese!). .  they were all so good but I enjoyed the Merlot BellaVitano the most. So good!! Look for it!

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5 from 1 vote

Three Cheese Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken or mushroom broth
  • ½ pound orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 to 3 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan freshly grated + more before baking
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated or shredded
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken can use breast, thigh meat or rotisserie chicken
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease or spray, using non-stick baking spray, a 9 x 13-inch baking casserole dish.
  • Using a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, for about 7 minutes, turning the heat down to medium-low once the orzo has been added and mixing occasionally so the orzo does not stick to your saucepan. Most, if not all, of the broth will be absorbed into the orzo. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Using a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the onions and saute until tender, for about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and broccoli and continue to saute for about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo and any remaining broth. Pour in the heavy cream and the parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar cheese and cooked chicken and mix well to combine everything. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle on a little more parmesan over the top if desired and bake until golden and the cheese has melted, for about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving. Enjoy while hot.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Sartori Cheese sent me the cheese as shown above. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own. 

 

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  1. Kelsey @ Badger Kitchen

    September 15, 2014 at 6:57 am

    Love Sartori cheese! The merlot and espresso bellavitanos are the best because they’re so unique, but I really don’t think you can go wrong with any of them

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      September 15, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Kelsey, yup. . love all of them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jess+@+whatjessicabakednext

    September 15, 2014 at 8:28 am

    This orzo casserole looks right up my street! Love the flavours and the three cheeses sound amazing!

    Reply
  3. Jolena+@TheRubyKitchen

    September 15, 2014 at 9:01 am

    This looks so yummy! I love Orzo, especially in casseroles and soups.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      September 15, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Thanks so much, Jolena!

      Reply
  4. Joanne

    September 15, 2014 at 9:50 am

    All that cheesy goodness! I love orzo but can only get the.boy to eat it if it’s in a casserole like this. There’s something about the texture of the short pasta that he doesn’t like (because he’s a weirdo) unless it’s smothered in cheese.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      September 15, 2014 at 11:48 am

      LOL! My husband is the same way . . 😛

      Reply
  5. Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes)

    September 15, 2014 at 10:49 am

    OMG this is amazing!!!!!! I want this entire tray of chicken now!

    Reply
  6. Matt+Robinson

    September 15, 2014 at 11:03 am

    This is one beautiful casserole, Alice, wow!! So comforting, added to my to-make list the minute it cools down here (105 today…yuck).

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      September 15, 2014 at 11:47 am

      105?!!! oh my gawd, are you serious? It’s 54 and drizzling here in Wisconsin!

      Reply
  7. Eva

    September 15, 2014 at 11:29 am

    Here in France is the dinner’s hour and when I saw your dish I crave for eat a little bit! Looks so good !

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      September 15, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Thanks so much, Eva!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Zainab

    September 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I do need to clean up my pasta stash too. The problem is it’s always less than half full and the man I married has serious issues about mixing your pasta striations so it’s impossible to finish a box lol! Anyhoo…this orzo looks like a perfect dinner!! I have some orzo in the pantry right now so trying this for sure 🙂

    Reply
  9. Erin+|+The+Law+Student's+Wife

    September 15, 2014 at 11:58 am

    I ADORE Sartori cheese! They are one of my absolute favorites and the first to disappear off of any cheese plate I serve. This casserole looks divine!

    Reply
  10. Jessica | Saucy Pear

    September 15, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I always forget about orzo, which is kind of sad because it can be used in about a million different ways. Of course as a good Wisconsinite, covered in cheese is a favorite way to eat it 🙂

    Reply
  11. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen

    September 15, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I love orzo dishes! This is a total comfort food dish that I need to make soon. Pinning!

    Reply
  12. Meggan | Culinary Hill

    September 15, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Ummm, when a dish looks THAT TASTY who cares if it’s winning a beauty contest or signing a modeling contract! I just want to eat it all. Right now. I love how easy it is, a fabulous weeknight meal idea!

    Reply
  13. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum!

    September 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Comfort food is da best!!! I might just have all the ingredients needed to make this casserole on hand, which means my hubby and I will be very happy and well fed this week. I just adore casseroles, especially when cooler weather is approaching. Can’t wait to dig in 😉

    Reply
  14. Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen

    September 15, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Beauty contests or not – this is certainly a winner. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  15. Gwen+@SimplyHealthyFamily

    September 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Ughhh, I totally need to clean out my pantry! I started making the whole bag of pasta in my dishes and freezing a serving or two for a quick lunch later…. no more 1/4 bags of pasta getting stale in the pantry 😉
    We all love cheesy dinners, this is a winner!

    Reply
  16. Sues

    September 15, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Casseroles are SO difficult to shoot… But I can definitely see how delicious-looking this one is!

    Reply
  17. tanya

    September 16, 2014 at 4:27 am

    I always have at least 3 bags of orzo in my pantry and some of those are only half full. It is our families favorite pasta! This is comfort food to me between the orzo and the cheese; nothing makes me happier!

    Reply
  18. Bri+|+Bites+of+Bri

    September 16, 2014 at 6:22 am

    My pasta stash looks the exact same! This casserole looks delicious. I’m making a farro version this week!

    Reply
  19. Kelly

    September 16, 2014 at 7:19 am

    This orzo looks fanastic, Alice! Yay, way to go on cleaning out your pantry – I have so many half opened pasta bags too and a cheesey casserole sounds perfect for using them up 🙂

    Reply
  20. Amy | Club Narwhal

    September 16, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Alice, this casserole is the thing my autumn dreams are made of! Cheesy and comforting–plus broccoli is, like, healthy…right?! 🙂 This looks like exactly what I need on a chilly night these coming months.

    Reply
  21. Liz+@+Tip+Top+Shape

    September 16, 2014 at 8:59 am

    This looks amazing!!! I just moved into a new apartment so my pantry is pretty tidy, but when I moved out of my old one…oh my word, I had a stuffed pantry!

    Reply
  22. Maria|Pink Patisserie

    September 16, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I just cleaned out my pantry for a dish too! It’s shocking how much can get lost in there isn’t it? The good/bad of being a food blogger I suppose.. 🙂 This dish looks fantastic and I love their cheese too! We just tried their Balsamic variety over the weekend. It was gorgeous.. I can only imagine how good it would taste in a casserole like this!

    Reply
  23. Arpita@+The+Gastronomic+Bong

    September 16, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Yummyyy!! 3 different kind of chesses… I am sold girl!! This Casserole looks so delicious and cheesy.. it is totally calling my name!!! 😀

    Reply
  24. Dianna

    September 16, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I am the same way with little bits of pasta (usually different brands of gluten-free pasta that are made from different ingredients, so it makes it hard to “marry” packages!}. It feels so good to do a full-on pantry cleanse, doesn’t it? I love comfort food casseroles like this one… seems like a good thing to make & freeze, in fact, so we have something to eat when baby comes along! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Liren

    September 17, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Ok I just had a “duh” moment. Why have I never used orzo in a casserole before? This is irresistible, Alice!

    Reply
  26. Liz

    September 17, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    OK, you’ve inspired me to clean my panty…I have a zillion boxes of pasta and I know there are at least two packages of orzo. SO I think it’s my cue to make your cheesy casserole. Bill would love it…as would I!

    Reply
  27. emily

    March 6, 2015 at 9:05 am

    This might be a silly question- but you don’t drain the pasta right? The broth gets mixed in with everything too? I think I’ll make this tonight! 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      March 6, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      Hi Emily, not a silly question at all. . most, if not all, of the broth should get absorbed into the orzo. . and even if it doesn’t, yes just pour everything in! I’ve updated the recipe card with more specific instructions, thank you!!! and let me know if you make this! Happy Friday!

      Reply
      • Tammy

        March 17, 2016 at 12:13 pm

        Am I missing something?? The recipe doesn’t say how much chicken to add…..trying this today and I took out two chicken breasts to use. I’m guessing that should be plenty.

        Reply
        • hipfoodiemom

          March 17, 2016 at 12:20 pm

          Tammy, thank you for catching that typo!!! 2 chicken breasts should be plenty! going to edit the recipe card now to say 1 to 2 cups of shredded or chopped cooked chicken (can use breast, thigh meat or rotisserie chicken)!! Thank you and I hope you enjoy it!!!!

          Reply
          • Tammy

            March 17, 2016 at 12:26 pm

            Thank you for the quick response:)

  28. Carrissa

    March 3, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    Sooooo delicious! I added a few spoonfuls of mushroom gravy mix to the broth when cooking the orzo and it rounded out the flavor nicely 🙂 . Definitely using this recipe as a regular staple!

    Reply
  29. Michael MacInally

    April 29, 2024 at 6:27 pm

    Great recipe. I love orzo. I turned this into a one pot dinner by adding the uncooked orzo, chicken broth and broccoli into the oven proof pan I had sauteed the onion and mushrooms in. Cooked it til the pasta was all dente, stirred in the cheeses and cream and popped it in the oven.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 30, 2024 at 9:07 pm

      Hello Michael! Brilliant!!! love this!

      Reply

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