Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo: A Comforting Family Favorite Recipe
A comforting and delicious recipe that combines cheesy goodness with chicken, broccoli, and orzo pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the broccoli and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the cooked orzo, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese.
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo, Comfort food, Family recipes