Description
A quick, filling meal with orzo, chicken, and broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, broccoli, heavy cream, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use cooked chicken like rotisserie or leftover roast chicken to save time. Add a sprinkle of extra cheese or a little black pepper on top when serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: orzo, chicken, broccoli, creamy, cheesy, one-pot meal