Broccoli Chicken Orzo Recipe
Getting dinner on the table in under 20 minutes is totally possible with this easy chicken orzo recipe. Orzo is a tender pasta that can easily be cooked in one pan with all of the other simple ingredients to make a tasty dinner you will absolutely love.
Servings:
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken cut into small pieces
- ½ cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese separated into 1 ¼ cup and ¼ cup portions
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet with a lid. Add chicken and onions to the pan. Season with salt, black pepper and paprika. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add minced garlic and carrots stir to combine
- Add orzo and chicken broth, bring to a simmer over medium heat, put a lid on the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Add in broccoli and stir. Cover and cook 5-6 more minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Pour in cream and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 1 ¼ cups of the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate
- cook in a pan that is at least 12 inches wide and oven safe to place under the broiler
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3431IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg
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