Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Casserole

This creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It's also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli. Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups reduced-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked whole-wheat orzo
  • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

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