Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy orzo pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing. With its delightful flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside the broccoli.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and saut? for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the orzo and pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg