One Pot Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Orzo Recipe
This One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo is a flavorful and comforting dish that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken, orzo pasta, broccoli, and a blend of cheeses come together in a creamy sauce that is sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter, divided
- 1–2 tsp each Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Pepper and Smoked Paprika
- 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 Heaping Tbsp Chicken Bouillon + 2 1/2 Cups water OR 2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 Cups Broccoli Florets, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Cook until browned and cooked through; set aside. - In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add carrots and onion; cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Stir in orzo and toast. Add bouillon and water, then broccoli.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cream, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Add chicken back to the pan, stir, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: One Pot, Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, Orzo, Creamy, Comfort Food
