Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo: The Best Comfort Food Delight
A comforting dish combining cheesy goodness, chicken, broccoli, and orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder and add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and broccoli, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Add extra cheese on top before serving for a cheesy crust.
- Try adding cooked bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo