Description
Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a cozy, one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and vibrant broccoli. This comforting dish captures the essence of home-cooked goodness, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and broccoli florets; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and bright green.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with any juices. Gently fold everything together until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg