Chicken and Broccoli Orzo

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    677 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken and Broccoli Orzo

This Chicken and Broccoli Orzo is a super quick 20-minute dinner recipe that's creamy, a little bit cheesy, and totally satisfying.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces orzo about 1 ⅓ cup
  • 12 ounces broccoli chopped, florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter quantity 28g
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped or minced
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half, or milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping, 2oz, shredded
  • 2 cups chicken diced or shredded, warm cooked
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli. When timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to remove broccoli and transfer to a plate. Drain the orzo and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add drained pasta, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chicken and then gently fold in broccoli.
  3. Serve, top with more Parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • *If you don't have cooked chicken: chop 2 medium raw chicken breasts (about 1 pound) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • While your orzo and broccoli cook, spray your skillet with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Cook diced chicken through completely before adding the butter and garlic and continuing with the rest of the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 677kcal (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 677kcal 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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