Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo
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Category
orzo
Servings
5
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Author:
Customer Lydia - @lyd.buser
Indulge in a comforting delight with our cheesy chicken broccoli orzo: tender chicken breast and vibrant broccoli florets are sautéed to perfection, then mixed with creamy orzo pasta in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. This dish combines savory flavors with a touch of elegance, making it a heartwarming favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp Butter
½ onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 ½ cups broccoli, cubed
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1 cup 3 Farm Daughters Orzo
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar
½ cup shredded parmesan
1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Fresh Basil or Parsley, for garnish
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, for about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once the chicken is no longer pink, remove it from the skillet and place the chicken plus the juices on a plate. Cover for later.
Add the butter, onion, and broccoli to the skillet and cook until softened about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
Add the orzo pasta and toss to coat. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender (10-12 minutes). The orzo should soak up the chicken broth.
Stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to melt. Add in cooked chicken and stir to coat.
Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the skillet and stir. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
Top with fresh herbs, if desired, and freshly grated parmesan.
