Description
Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. With its easy preparation and rich taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite, making mealtime enjoyable and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the broccoli into small florets. Mince the garlic.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the diced chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Broccoli: Stir in minced garlic and broccoli florets; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Cook Orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Create Sauce: Lower heat and mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg