Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo: A Quick, Comforting Delight
A delicious and easy recipe combining cheesy chicken, broccoli, and orzo for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the orzo and broccoli, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning.
- You can substitute broccoli with spinach or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg