Description
Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a heartwarming dish that brings family together with its delectable blend of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be serving up smiles in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to boil and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Lower heat under the skillet and pour in heavy cream along with grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing gently until everything is well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg