Description
Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. Bursting with flavor from garlic and Parmesan, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction, it’s a meal that brings families together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and washing the broccoli.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets; cook until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg