Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a delightful one-pot dish that makes weeknight dinners a breeze. Packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese, this comforting recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Its rich and creamy sauce is perfect for satisfying hungry bellies, whether at the dinner table with family or when entertaining guests. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins. This creamy masterpiece is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and orzo; toast for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken until heated through.
- Off the heat, mix in cheddar cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper; let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg