Dinner for 8
Chicken Orzo Bake
$3.99for 460 minServes 8
Orzo, chicken, broccoli, broth, and milk bake together in one dish, then finish with Parmesan and cheddar.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 5.25 oz$0.10/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Broccoli, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
 | Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.99 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
$1.00 per serving$3.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Stir the orzo, chicken, broccoli, broth, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Stir the orzo mixture, cover it again, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle on the Parmesan and cheddar, and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Rest the bake for 5 minutes before serving.
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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