Description
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender orzo pasta, juicy chicken, and crisp broccoli, all coated in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo:
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Broccoli:
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add Orzo: Add garlic to the skillet, then stir in orzo and cook briefly to toast.
- Cook Orzo: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until orzo is almost tender.
- Add Broccoli: Add broccoli, milk, onion powder, and simmer until broccoli is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance flavor with red pepper flakes or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
