Creamy One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-pot meal!
Notes
For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite herbs while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg