One Pot Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Orzo Recipe
This One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, creamy orzo, and crisp broccoli come together in a cheesy sauce that will please the whole family.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1–2 tsp each Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Pepper and Smoked Paprika
For the Orzo:
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter, divided
- 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 Heaping Tbsp Chicken Bouillon + 2 1/2 Cups water OR 2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 Cups Broccoli Florets, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Season the Chicken – In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables – In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add carrots and onion; cook for 7 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Cook the Orzo – Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute. Add bouillon and water, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in broccoli.
- Simmer – Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 11–12 minutes, until orzo is tender.
- Combine Ingredients – Stir in cream, cheddar, and Parmesan. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Add Chicken and Serve – Add chicken back to the pan. Stir to combine and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: One Pot, Cheesy, Chicken, Broccoli, Orzo, Comfort Food