Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting one-pot meal that’s packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and perfectly cooked orzo. This dish is easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 cups Broccoli florets chopped
- 1 cup Shreedded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Gouda...
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the orzo – In the same pot, add chicken broth, milk, and orzo. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Add the broccoli – Stir in the chopped broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Cover and let it steam while the orzo finishes cooking.
- Melt the cheese – Reduce heat to low, then stir in the cheese, Parmesan, and butter. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken – Add the cooked chicken back to the pot, stirring everything together. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve & enjoy – Garnish with extra cheese or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 2426mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 2mg
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