Description
A creamy and cheesy dish featuring orzo pasta, chicken, and broccoli, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 10 minutes, add the broccoli florets and cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir to combine and cover again. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the orzo with cauliflower rice.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for a fresh flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg