Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
A warm, simple one-pot meal with tender chicken, broccoli, orzo pasta, and a cheesy cream sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the broccoli; sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add orzo to the pot and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in shredded chicken, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Broccoli should be cut into small florets for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, one-pot meal, pasta, creamy
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