Chicken and swiss orzo casserole

CHICKEN AND SWISS ORZO CASSEROLE



1 cup dry orzo pasta

1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast

4 slices Swiss cheese (approx. 4×4 inches)

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup light sour cream

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×9 baking pan







Cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain but do not rinse. Lay the orzo in a layer on the bottom of the baking pan. Top with the cooked, shredded chicken breast and then with the slices of Swiss cheese.







In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread this mixture over the mixture in the casserole. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.







Bake uncovered @ 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.







jackie austin