Description
Indulge in the warmth of Chicken Broccoli Orzo, a creamy one-pot dish that brings comfort to your table. Tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked orzo come together in a luscious sauce that’s sure to impress at weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this meal is not just about taste—it’s about creating smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pot and let rest.
- In the same pot, add garlic and broccoli; sauté until fragrant and bright green.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Cook until orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Slice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces; return to the pot and stir until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg