Description
A comforting dish of orzo pasta with creamy cheddar cheese, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for quick dinners and special occasions.
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
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onions for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Toast the orzo for half a minute, enhancing its flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add shredded chicken, stirring until heated through.
- Melt the cheddar cheese into the mixture until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead options available. For a baked version, top with cheese and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg