everything bagel seasoned chicken casserole

Noodles & Pasta

Everything Bagel Seasoned Chicken Casserole

With minimal preparation, this everything bagel seasoned chicken casserole with orzo can be on the table in just over an hour. If you love artichoke spinach dip, then you may want to give this casserole a try.

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup spinach artichoke dip, or more to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 12x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Add orzo into the casserole dish. Pour in chicken broth. Add spinach artichoke dip, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
Season chicken with salt and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to the casserole dish; cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until orzo is tender with a bite, and chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove casserole from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle evenly with panko, mozzarella cheese, and bagel seasoning.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil casserole until topping is golden, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.