Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and fresh broccoli, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., Parmesan or Cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound of diced chicken, season with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in 1 cup of orzo pasta and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished if desired.
Notes
Prepare ingredients ahead for a smoother cooking experience. Feel free to customize with other vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg