Ingredients

8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg Spinach Dip Mix
7.5 oz. (212 g) artichoke hearts (1 small jar or ½ can), drained and chopped
2.5 oz. (70 g) baby spinach leaves (about 2 cups/500 mL, packed)
1½ cups (375 mL) marinara sauce, divided
1 can (14.5 oz./411 g) petite diced tomatoes, drained
4 chicken breasts (8 oz./250 g each)
4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)
8 oz. (250 g) orzo, cooked
¼ cup (60 mL) heavy cream
1 oz. (30 g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (½ cup/125 mL)
Optional: 1 pkg French-Style Demi-Baguette Mix (prepared)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Combine the cream cheese, dip mix, and artichokes in a mixing bowl; set aside.
Add the spinach to the Salad & Berry Spinner. Rinse with water then spin once to clean. Chop the spinach.
Evenly layer the spinach in the Fully Glazed Stone Rectangular Baker. Pour ¾ cup (175 mL) of the marinara and all of the diced tomatoes over the spinach. Toss to combine. Place the chicken on top.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken and spread. Add the remaining marinara and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake, uncovered, for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Carefully remove the chicken from the baker and set aside. Add the orzo, cream, and Parmesan to the baker. Mix until well combined. Place the chicken back on top. Serve with sliced bread, if you’d like.

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 630, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 7 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 50 g

Cook's Tips:

Cut large chicken breasts in half with the QuickHalf Tool and the 8" (20-cm) Chef’s Knife.

You can cook the orzo in the 3-qt. (3-L) Micro-Cooker®. Cover the orzo with water (about 2 cups/500 mL) and microwave, covered, until it’s tender, about 8–12 minutes. Drain before adding to the baker in step 6.

Want to get ahead? Assemble early and refrigerate, then add a few extra minutes to the bake time.

To take this dish to a party or potluck, cover with foil and place in the MessGuard Insulated Carrier.