Chicken & Mozzarella Pesto Orzo Bake

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 1-2 tsp lazy garlic
• 190g pesto
• 300g orzo
• 700ml chicken stock
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 125g ball of mozzarella, torn

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C fan.

2. 2

   Add the orzo, chicken stock, pesto, and garlic to a large ovenproof dish and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Add the diced chicken and cherry tomatoes, ensuring the chicken is submerged in the liquid.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and top with the torn mozzarella.

6. 6

   Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.