Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo is a flavorful dish that combines orzo pasta, rotisserie chicken, and broccoli with a rich white cheddar cheese sauce. It is not only cheesy and delicious, but it is all made in one skillet for easy preparation and cleanup!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 2 cups (280 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded, diced
- 1 package (12 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups (226 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add onions. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- To the skillet, add orzo, chicken broth, milk, chicken, broccoli, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-high heat for 16-20 minutes, or until the orzo has a firm, chewy texture, and the broccoli is tender.
- Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 509kcal