Description
Creamy, comforting broccoli cheddar chicken orzo made in one skillet with tender chicken, pasta, and a rich cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- Meat:
- • 1 chicken breast, diced
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- Produce:
- • 2 cups small broccoli florets
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 shallot, finely chopped
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- Canned Goods:
- • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
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- Pasta & Grains:
- • 1 cup orzo
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- Baking & Spices:
- • 1 tbsp avocado oil
- • ½ tsp black pepper
- • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- • ¼ tsp salt
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- Dairy:
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 3 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken:
2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add diced chicken, season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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5. Sauté the Aromatics:
6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Add shallot and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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9. Cook the Orzo:
10. Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute.
11. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
12. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
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14. Add Broccoli & Chicken:
15. Stir in broccoli florets and return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
16. Cover and let cook for 3-4 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
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18. Melt the Cheese & Serve:
19. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
20. Remove from heat and serve warm!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or cream before serving.
You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg