Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo: A Comforting and Easy Dish
A delightful and simple recipe for cheesy chicken broccoli orzo that brings comfort to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier dish, add a splash of cream before serving.
- Feel free to substitute with other vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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