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.

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Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.

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Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.

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Sprinkle in flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

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Stir in Parmesan until melted.

Add chicken, orzo and the broccoli mixture; stir until well coated.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Combine panko, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl.

Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

Bake until browned and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

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