Zesty Lemon-Herb Chicken Orzo Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, orzo, halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix well.