Description
A comforting dish combining creamy cheese sauce with tender chicken, orzo, and fresh broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until vibrant green.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Mix in the heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with extra cheese or cracked black pepper. Pairs well with salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, orzo, creamy, comfort food