Creamy Pesto Chicken Orzo Casserole (with Zucchini)

Creamy Pesto Chicken Orzo Casserole (with Zucchini)

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This creamy pesto chicken orzo bakes up with zucchini in one pot and makes 9 cups - enough to eat now and freeze in portions for easy dinners later.

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Ingredients

  • 16 cups (4 quarts) water
  • 2 cups (1 pound) dry orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 5 cups chopped zucchini and/or yellow squash (about 3 medium)
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion (from 1-9 oz)
  • ¾ cup prepared basil pesto
  • ½ cup heavy cream

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