One Pot Chicken Broccoli Orzo
Browned chicken, garlic, orzo, and broccoli simmered in broth and finished with cream and Parmesan.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the seasoned chicken in the oil.
- Garlic. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Simmer. Add the orzo and broth, boil, then cover on low for 10 minutes.
- Broccoli. Add the broccoli and cook 5 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Finish. Stir in the cream and Parmesan and top with parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: Use small shells for the orzo or half and half for the cream.
Tips: Stir often and add broth if the pan dries out.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Not recommended for freezing.
Nutrition is calculated for 1 of 4 servings.