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Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
4.8 from 12 votes

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 677 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

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  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

Calories 677kcal (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677

% Daily Value*

Calories 677kcal 34%

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