Broccoli Cheddar Orzo with Chicken
Broccoli Cheddar Orzo with Chicken is an easy one pot meal that your whole family will love. Secretly healthy, high protein and super cheesy!
Servings: 4 2 cup servings
Calories: 610kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed into 1” pieces
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped about 1/2 a medium onion
- 4 cups fresh broccoli spears cut into 1 inch pieces 10 oz bag
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ¼ cup dry orzo 8 oz
- 3 cups chicken broth low or no salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large high sided pan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the chicken. Brown the chicken and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- After the chicken has browned for 10 minutes, add the onions and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Add the spices, orzo, broccoli, carrots and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan. (Tip: You can microwave your broth before adding it to the pan to speed up cooking time) Cook for 6 minutes covered, then remove cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and cheeses. Stir over low heat for one to two minutes more until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 1228mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6311IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 2mg