Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo: The Best Comfort Food Dish
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is the ultimate comfort food dish that’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with delicious flavors!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add in the broccoli and cook until the orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cream and cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo, comfort food, pasta dish