Description
Easy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick-to-make dish will soon become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into small chunks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups cheese (1/2 cup parmesan and 1 cup cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, or parsley)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken chunks seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sauté butter, onion, and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in broccoli florets and orzo; mix well.
- Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted; add lemon juice.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg