Description
Indulge in the warmth of Chicken Broccoli Orzo, a dish that perfectly blends juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. This one-pot recipe is not only simple to prepare but also promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty meal comes together quickly while delivering the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, dicing chicken into cubes, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped broccoli. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and uncooked orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg