Best Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal featuring chicken, broccoli, and orzo pasta, topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking the orzo according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until it’s no longer pink—about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Now, add the broccoli florets and chicken broth, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once your orzo is cooked and drained, combine it with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and allow it to melt.
- Enjoy your Best Chicken and Broccoli Orzo warm!
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad and white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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