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Chicken Broccoli Orzo
This chicken broccoli orzo makes for the perfect weeknight dinner on a busy weeknight. Ready in around 40 minutes, this one-pot orzo recipe is cheesy, flavorful, and so easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 565 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil divided in half
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon salt divided into 1 and ½ teaspoon
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 to 3 crowns broccoli cut into florets
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 454 grams orzo (16oz)
- 4½ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, and (½ teaspoon) salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, smooth side down. Sear for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 6 to 7 more minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside to rest before you shred the chicken.
- In the now empty skillet, add the rest of the olive oil and diced onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, and add a splash of broth to deglaze the skillet. Saute for another minute.
- Add the minced garlic and a teaspoon of salt to the skillet. Saute for a minute, and then add the broccoli. Saute for another minute before adding the orzo.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the shredded chicken and cheese to the skillet and stir until well combined. Serve immediately as is or garnished with basil and more cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
892mg
(37%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
386IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 386IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.